"Bluewater" wrote in message
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In sum, what I am thinking about telescope for educational purpose is
quite different from the advice given by other amateur astronomers.
Considering other factors, merely watching sharp and crisp deep sky
objects,
taking photographs and drawing star chart is not what they need. I think
the
telescope that can lay foundation for children's future scientific
knowledge
is the best telescope. It doesn't necessarily mean that 6" Telescope with
quality eyepieces.

I've had the same thoughts. I learned quite a bit about the sky, the
constellations, the names and locations of the bright stars, aiming
computers and optics, all using my inexpensive 4" F13 Tasco Mak GoTo
manufactured by Synta. These are reasonble educational tools.

Hmmm, maybe I'll loan mine to the local school (after I educate the science
teacher on how to use it).

-Stephen