Astro media kits

[SmokeyJoe]

Thinking of buying the Astromedia Newt for a friend's 10 year old.  Just to see if he has any interest, then get him something decent in a year or twos time.  Are these any good, my gut feeling is as its a newt it's got to be better than the 40 quid fracs on amazon.   His mum is into all sorts of arts and crafts so assembly shouldn't be a problem. Not looking for amazing views of Saturn or anything just a decent view of craters on the moon. 

[Cosmic Geoff]

It looks like an instructional toy rather than a usable telescope.

[johninderby]

Might be better to get a cheap Skywatcher mini dob. Basic but a proper scope for a beginner..

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/beginner-telescopes/skywatcher-heritage-76-mini-dobsonian.html

Or the Celestron version.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/beginner-telescopes/celestron-firstscope-signature-series-moon-by-robert-reeves.html

Edited December 11, 2020 by johninderby

[SmokeyJoe]

Ahhh didn't see them.... Thanks😊

[LukeSkywatcher]

I bought an astromedia kit a few yrs ago. I never built it. They are more desktop ornaments than actual astro gear. I bought the Solar Projector.

 

Edited December 12, 2020 by LukeSkywatcher