Learning Resources EI-5129 GeoSafari Jr My First Telescope, Toy Telescope for Kids, STEM Toy, Ages 4+

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Refractor telescopes – These are the most common type of telescopes on the market, and are essentially a long tube attached to a lens. They’re usually pretty affordable and easy to use, but they’re not strong enough for super-distant space objects. However, you can use them for both space and Earth objects. The night sky is endlessly fascinating and an area that is well worth encouraging your kids to have an interest in. The best telescopes will allow your children to take their first few steps into all things astronomical, with some of our recommendations allowing you to start exploring the craters of the moon or other stars and planets in the sky.

Magnification – The relationship between the telescope’s optical system and its eyepiece. You’ll usually see this in units such as 10x, 20x and 30x. Discover amazing, up-close lunar exploration with GeoSafari Jr. My First Telescope. Young children can explore the moon with this focus-free telescope, built specifically for little hands and growing minds. Perfect for STEM learning, the 10x magnification provides fantastic views of the moon, while keeping the field of vision wide, which is essential for young children's understanding of magnified views. Maximum magnification – The magnification limit for the telescope. Beyond that, you won’t get any extra detail and you might even get blurriness. Magnification is determined by the focal length and the eyepiece being used at any given time. Here’s a calculator for it. Suitable for kids aged three years and up, this toy telescope is an ideal way to get your toddlers interested in how lenses and telescopes work. Made from sustainable bamboo, this small and lightweight telescope is easy for little ones to use on their own. Before you buy a telescope, you should understand a few basics. And it’s also a good idea to have a rough figure in mind in terms of how much you want to spend – as with most products, there are some very expensive options out there! Telescope typesThe materials are light enough to keep the weight down which is great for a telescope that is meant to be carried around or handled by kids. When fully assembled, the total weight is just slightly below 2 kg (4.2 lb).

The Moon is of course the main target for these kinds of telescopes. You will get an excellent view out of it and should be able to distinguish all of its major geological features.The Gskyer AZ70400 comes with everything that you need to get started out of the box. This adds A TON of value to the already accessible cost of this model.