BuzzBomb Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 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.Sent from my GT-I9001 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganymede12 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Well done - you've just cost him loads of cash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehmonkie Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusmeg Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakanishu Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzBomb Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 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!)Sent from my GT-I9001 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansnake Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellawolf Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 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 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 We all start something like this. If he keeps the interest going it will be worth and cash you have to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 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' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzBomb Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Convincing him to tell mummy that we need an observatory!Sent from my GT-I9001 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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