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How to Make a Toy Telescope

A toy telescope can be a fun source of discovery for any elementary-age child. Not only can it be an introduction to astronomy, but it will be used in countless other games. The process is simple; getting the lenses is the hardest part.

Things You'll Need

  • Cardboard tube (e.g. from gift wrap or paper towels)
  • Two plastic lenses
  • Craft glue
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Instructions

    • 1

      Get the lenses. Finding lenses good enough to make a decent telescope and sturdy enough to put in a child's toy is difficult. One method is to buy cheap toy magnifying glasses and use the lenses from them.

    • 2

      Put one lens in each end of the cardboard tube.

    • 3

      Look through the tube. If the image is blurry, adjust the distance between the two lenses until the image becomes reasonably clear.

    • 4

      Cut or peel off the excess of the cardboard tube.

    • 5

      Glue the lenses in place.

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