What is a good telescope for a kid 4-8 years old?

It's rare that a child that age gets much out of a telescope. Off the top of my head, I can think of only one, and she observes with her Dad, using his equipment. I've given a lot public astronomy programs for Beavers and Sparks (kids around 5 years old). read more

It's rare that a child that age gets much out of a telescope. Off the top of my head, I can think of only one, and she observes with her Dad, using his equipment. read more

Kids 10 and older are likely ready for a telescope that is a bit more advanced than a tabletop instrument. With proper instruction on safety and instrument care, older kids should be able to operate these scopes independently. read more

A couple of things: The children's telescopes recommended here are designed specifically for young explorers, meaning they are smaller, can be adjusted to a lower height level, are solidly build to be more durable, and feature designs popular with younger children. read more