Telescopes for Children Most of the beginner telescopes listed in Refractors and Reflectors are suitable for children above the age of 10 years. At a lower price range these telescope would encourage younger children.

Heritage -76 Using similar optics this telescope is a little more sophisticated and suitable for older children. It has a finderscope making it easier to find objects. The telescope is supplied with two standard eyepieces. Again this is not a toy and though the small aperture limits what can be seen it will still bring joy to any child’s first view of the stars. Price: £83.00

Recommended Accessories: Moon filter £10.00

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Telescopes for Children Most of the beginner telescopes listed in Refractors and Reflectors are suitable for children above the age of 10 years. At a lower price range these telescope would encourage younger children.

Explorer 100P Heritage - My Verdict: The mirror is small at 4”, but the compact size makes it easy to take to a dark sky location.

Explorer 100P Heritage The compact Heritage-100P is a lightweight and convenient take anywhere telescope. With its quality 100mm f/4 parabolic optics, it can be used to view the Moon and bright planets and also has enough light gathering for observing star clusters, brighter galaxies and nebulae. Design to sit on a sturdy table, it can also be mounted on a heavy duty tripod using the 3/8" thread located on the base. A telescope for children to grow into rather than out of as they learn more. Specifications: Magnifications (with optics supplied): x16, x32, x40 & x80 Realistic Maximum Magnification: x100 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 100mm (4") Telescope Focal Length: 400mm (f/4) Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm x2 Barlow Lens Parabolic Primary Mirror Red Dot Finder Rack and Pinion Focuser Wooden Alt-Azimuth Mount Weight Approx 2.8kg Price: £143.00

Heritage -76 Using similar optics this telescope is a little more sophisticated and suitable for older children. It has a finderscope making it easier to find objects. The telescope is supplied with two standard eyepieces. Again this is not a toy and though the small aperture limits what can be seen it will still bring joy to any child’s first view of the stars. Price: £83.00

Recommended Accessories: Moon filter £10.00