Getting the most out of a small telescope

You really can get a lot of very rewarding viewing out of a small and inexpensive telescope.  There are just a few things you should know. For example, did you know that you should set the telescope outside for a half hour before you start to use it? The change in temperature and humidity from the house to outside will probalby fog up the scope. Setting it outside for a little while will clear this right up by allowing the tube to acclimate. And it makes a big difference! I have lots of tips and guidelines for how to use your small telescope and how to easily get the most out of it! I have also included a list of what to easily find in the night sky. The Telescope Nerd's Guide to Getting the most out of a small and inexpensive telescope

Making plastic from Milk

This is a really neat little project that is very easy to do. You can make plastic with just milk and vinegar. And then you can either mold it or sculpt it into your desired shape. This takes no time at all and it is quite amazing. I have a complete tutorial on how to do it here:  How to Make Plastic And in the tutorial I show you how I make dice for wargaming. But you are only limited by your imagination when it comes to making plastic.