Telescope For Kids

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By skyfire

Star gazing and planetary observation using telescope can introduce your kids to the field of astronomy. This will help them develop interest towards planets, celestial objects and will benefit in their academic career as well. You don’t need to purchase the most expensive telescope out there but you can purchase small and less expensive telescope which is made just for kids or amateur hobbyists.

Typical small telescopes are enough to watch nearby objects,moon and other planets. Once their interest develops in it then you can upgrade the telescope later. Let’s take a look at some of the telescope which are suitable for kids.

Credit: The Fox and the polar bear@Flickr
Credit: The Fox and the polar bear@Flickr
Tasco 30076150 Specialty 30x76 Telescope
Amazon Price: $70.00
Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope
Amazon Price: $111.31
List Price: $191.95
Tasco 30060402 Novice 402 x 60mm Telescope
Amazon Price: $60.00
List Price: $84.99
Celestron 21041 60mm PowerSeeker Telescope
Amazon Price: $37.99
List Price: $86.95

Celestron Powerseeker 21041 60mm

Celestron Powerseeker 21041 60mm is perfect entry level telescope that you can get for your kids. It is perfect for terrestrial viewing as well as astronomical use. You’ll get all the accessories like sturdy mount, lens zoom etc that you need for celestial viewing and moreover 1.25" eyepiece is sufficient for kids.

Tasco Novice 402x60mm Refractor Telescope

Tasco Novice 402x60mm Refractor is usually suggested for beginner in astronomy. This telescope is much cheaper in price and has no compromise when it comes to features. If you wish to buy any telescope without breaking wallet then this is the perfect telescope in that case.

Tasco 30050312 Novice 350 x 50mm Telescope

It has 350x zoom magnification feature and controls are very easy to operate. Low price yet feature rich telescope that is sufficient for any kid or beginner in astronomy.

Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope

It is slightly costly in comparison to other telescopes listed in this hub. But this telescope is all you need for all your astronomy & terrestrial viewing needs. So if you’re investing on telescope with long term needs in mind then this is what you need.

Tasco 30076150 Specialty 30x76 Telescope

It’s small yet has enough features for beginners in astronomy and it is perfectly suitable if your kid takes this telescope during camping or traveling. It is one small and stylish little telescope that will give view of distant planets and other terrestrial objects.

Tasco Luminova 578x60mm Refractor Telescope

It has moderate price and lots of features for viewing celestial & terrestrial objects. If you can’t afford Celestron 21061 then this telescope will be sufficient for your needs. It has lot of features that you’ll need if you plan on using it for long term. It has easy to use controls and lenses are quite powerful with zoom of about 578x.

All above mentioned telescopes are user friendly and has features that are sufficient for beginners in astronomy. If you wish to invest on telescope for your kids then remember that telescope should be at least functional enough to let them see some planets in our solar system. All the above featured telescopes will do just that. And once they find interest in it you’ll see them stuck with telescope for hours, so get a good telescope for your kids.

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Pamela99 Level 7 Commenter 2 years ago

This is a great hobby for those with an interest in the skies and it is a good learning tool for kids. Good hub.

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sagbee 2 years ago

Watching stars at night is always a fascination for me since childhood.. so the hobby has developed in my niece.. thats a very nice hub about telescope for kids.. I liked it!

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