While some chapters have built their own Newtonian or Dobsonian telescopes, you can have a good time star-gazing with just your eyes or a large pair of binoculars. If you can find a telescope at school or at an amateur stargazing group nearby, that may work even better.
It is now possible to see the International Space Station zoom across the sky with the naked eye. Check Heavens Above for the time of the next sighting at your location. Also try these great tools:
- http://www.craicdesign.com/ (Pocket Universe)
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