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Post by beachbum on Oct 12, 2013 7:06:43 GMT -6
Does anyone know anything about telescopes for kids? Like who makes a really good one? What power is needed? Etc. thanks
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Post by oldtimer on Oct 14, 2013 9:17:55 GMT -6
Does anyone know anything about telescopes for kids? Like who makes a really good one? What power is needed? Etc. thanks How old is the child? Best bet is to probably by a more inexpensive one, like at Wal Mart. If the child enjoys a starter telescope then he or she could graduate to something bigger?
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Post by rocket on Oct 14, 2013 10:54:59 GMT -6
Only type of scope I have is a night vision scope that you can see in total darkness up to 400ft.
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Post by goblin on Oct 14, 2013 20:06:12 GMT -6
I've been researching the heck out of this. I don't own one but I'd like to get one. Go to orion telescopes web page. They have a lot of info and short videos to watch. Many advise to get out a pair of binoculars to get started with stargazing. Good luck
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Post by father of two on Oct 14, 2013 20:22:33 GMT -6
Try the local pawn shop for an inexpensive one to start with.
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Post by freonsaturday on Oct 15, 2013 20:08:35 GMT -6
It's a bit of a trek but there is an amateur astronomer's club that has meetings at the forest preserve at Clinton Lake. I remember seeing a news article about it during the Perseid meteor shower in August. They have powerful telescopes and will allow curious visitors to have a peek. I have an inexpensive telescope but it would be best to have a place a few miles out of town to have the best viewing.
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Post by oldtimer on Oct 16, 2013 15:21:44 GMT -6
I still think a cheap one from Wal Mart is the best idea!
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