I know nothing about these...but my 6 year old son wants a telescope to see stars and planets. Im posting 2 descriptions and prices....can someone tell me which is better PLEASE
1. 525x Telescope With Carry Case
Was $109.99; Now $69.99 Features 6X, 25mm finderscope with crosshairs, 1X erecting eyepiece, 4 interchangeable lenses, alt-azimuth mount and diagnonal viewer. Focal length: 700mm; objective diameter: 60mm. Includes aluminum tripod, Cyber Sky software CD for tracking stars, and instruction manual. Ages 10 and up.
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2. KonuSpace - 4 Junior Telescope $49.99
50mm (1.9") Telescope & Zoom Spotting Scope with Table Tripod
Whats more convenient than two viewing instruments in one! The 100x telescope for astronomical use has two eyepieces included- 100x and 48x.
The 28x zoom spotting scope for terrestrial use features a zoom eyepiece with 6x to 28x magnifications.
Includes 90 degrees diagonal mirror. Focal length equals 600mm and focal ratio f/12.
Either of those is a marvelously bad choice.
Binoculars isn't a bad idea, but also you might see if you have a local astronomical society that you could bring him to visit.
That way, he'd get to view through some good telescopes, and if it turns out he's interested, the people there can hopefully give you some good advice.
The least expensive scope worth buying will be a Dobsonian. Orion sells one for about $200. Any telescope that advertises it's power is apt to be a frustrating toy to use, and do more harm than good. Astronomy should be fun.
My scope is a state of the art one priced like a reasonably nice new car, and I'd never try to go up to 525x with it.
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