Youngsters

[BuzzBomb]

Just had a great 45 mins out with my son looking at the moon answer Mizar/Alcor.

I picked him up a Tal Alcor from the local paper today for £25. Really good little scope and just the right height for him with the EP at the side.

He had a brilliant time. Loved Tycho which he came in and drew in his note book. He asked lots of great question too. Off to bed a tired but happy 6 year old. He's already asking when he can take his scope out again and told me not to use it.

Hopefully a little spark that will stay with him forever.

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[Ganymede12]

Well done - you've just cost him loads of cash!

[tehmonkie]

This is what I'm hoping will happen when my ten year old Son gets his own first light, BuzzBomb. My other boy, who is eight, is starting to shows signs of interest as well.

[Siriusmeg]

Just sent my two to bed after a couple of hours observing the Moon - and you're right about the cash, this was their first light with the new skyliner 150 dob, bought ostensibly for my school astro-club but really to be their scope! Least I get a look through mine occasionally now

They love the Moon & can now pick out many of the bigger features - though the younger was distracted by finding what she described as "The alien disco star" which turned out to be Capella twinkling wildly!

[JamesM]

Providing children with the opportunity to experience things is such an important thing to do. Perhaps they might take it further, perhaps they will pass over it for something else but providing them with the opportunity allows them to make a choice. I do hope he does develop his interest in astronomy as it will be something he can do for the rest of his life.

Thanks for sharing.

James

[Rakanishu]

Always great to hear kids taking an interest in astronomy, so many wonders to be seen out there. Although your wallet might not have such a good time if they get hooked.

[BuzzBomb]

First thing he said to me this morning - 'Daddy, will there ever be a time when we can see more of the Great Northern Polar Bear?'

(Referring to the fact that most of the Great Best is currently behind our roof with just the tail poking out!)

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[Mansnake]

yep good to get them interest early. i know you shouldnt wish the.days away but i cant wait till my 15 month old son is big enough for me.to explain all about space and astronomy

[stellawolf]

Well done - you've just cost him loads of cash!

I think it will be daddys cash for a while yet :grin:

ps could a mod please remove my previous attempt pls (Sorted )

[Mr Spock]

We all start something like this. If he keeps the interest going it will be worth and cash you have to spend.

[sologuitarist61]

Great when you get that reaction isn't it? Now wait for the requests - a zoom EP, Goto mount, and then you will get the next logical comment - 'Dad, a need a bigger scope'

[BuzzBomb]

Convincing him to tell mummy that we need an observatory!

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