I fully support the use of binoculars as a starting point. That's what
we use first in our astronomy course. In the very beginning of
teaching astronomy, that's all I had, but it was very successful. We
just eventually wanted to see more. Ideally every student in the
observing group should have their own. Until we could purchase an
adequate supply, we borrowed every pair we could get our hands on. We
borrowed from faculty, townspeople, and students.
Michael D. Edmiston, Ph.D. Phone/voice-mail: 419-358-3270
Professor of Chemistry & Physics FAX: 419-358-3323
Chairman, Science Department E-Mail edmiston@bluffton.edu
Bluffton College
280 West College Avenue
Bluffton, OH 45817