I'll start seeing what optics are available, and gathering materials. To keep costs down, we'll probably build a Plossl or true symmetrical. If I can find some inexpensive triplets, the ortho can be explored. I may be able to offer kits of both designs, wait and see. These "kits" will cost me about $15 each; is everyone who wants to participate able to pony-up fifteen bucks? I will make no profit on this endeavor, but must cover costs. Although we probably will NOT use wood for a housing, optically we will be building something similar to the "Homemade eyepieces" I described in S&T a couple of years ago (Feb. 00). Let me know if there are any particular questions you would like the speaker(s) to address. Thanks! C. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com