Rosty Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi sky scanners Can any one recommend a good budget telescope for my 8 year old please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telrad Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi Rosty, welcome. What's your budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E621Keith Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi Rosty, welcome to SGLMay be something like theseTable-Top Telescopes from Sky WatcherI think the Infinity 76 will be best for an 8 year old kid. However, if you want to get him a scope which he can grow into in his teens, the 130p will be better.I think you should have a read of the first few paragraphs in the CN article. It sums up the all the key points when one buy the first telescope for a kid.http://www.cloudynights.com/documents/astroscan.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapallokid Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi and welcome from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hello Rosty, Welcome to the Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 howdy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosty Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 £60 max budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosty Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 hi & thanks £60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosty Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks will a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telrad Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 IMO, with that budget I'd consider a pair of binoculars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hello Rosty and welcome to SGL!! You may find a small refractor ideal for a youngster. Maybe this sort of thing? Skywatcher Mercury 607 Telescope | Telescopes | Rother Valley OpticsVery basic and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi Rosty and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome to the forum Rosty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi Rosty,Welcome to the forum.Another vote for the binoculars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi Rosty and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi Rosty,Welcome to SGL, would also recommend a pair of 10*50's and a book called Turn Left At Orion, this can be your guide!.Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telrad Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Turn Left At Orion, this can be your guide!.Good choice Damian, Turn Left At Orion http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turn-Left-Orion-Hundred-Telescope/dp/0521781906 is an invaluable book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeH Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 and a warm welcome from me too Rosty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 hi and welcome from me and whats your budget ,and how well do you want to see things avoid the high street at all cost argos ect try clik in FLOs header at the top of any page here on sgl,and that should give you some idea of prices ect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Welcome to SGL, Rosty!This was my introduction to the stars; still in print 50 years later.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0547132808/sr=1-3/qid=1242337954/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1242337954&sr=1-3&seller=Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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