To show the kids (and other interested amateurs) what things were like when I started back in the early 60's I've re-build my original 6" f8 (Wildey mirror).
http://www.hampstead...wildey_2003.pdf
What I'd really like to be able to do is to demonstrate the views with the original eyepieces v's todays eyepieces.
The eyepieces I had were from Charles Frank in Glasgow. The favourite was a 1.25" fitting, 1/2" Ramsden in a solid brass body.
If anyone knows where a similar eyepiece can be found - let me know.
I think it will be very interesting to see the reactions from observers.