As a part of the International Year of Astronomy, there is a movement that's been put together to produce an affordable telescope for everyone. It's called the Galileoscope - a 50-mm (2-inch) diameter, 25- to 50-power achromatic refractor. which costs just US$15. In a similar vein to the OLPC project, they invite folks to additionally donate for less fortunate people.
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