SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS

Perhaps your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews have been pestering you for a telescope. You’re not sure of which telescope to purchase, or maybe you’re worried about purchasing a top-ofthe-range telescope that they could get bored of within a few weeks. Luckily there are telescopes that are relatively robust, require no setting up and cost below £100 ($120) that tick all of the boxes for an entry-level telescope for youngsters. These sturdy scopes will allow them to see the Moon closely, as well as some of the planets. What’s more, they can just sit on the windowsill, doubling up as an ornament that can easily be packed away and stored. These desktop starter telescopes usually feature a dobsonian mount – brilliant for the beginner – and come with a selection of eyepieces and a filter or two.

“There are telescopes that are relatively robust, require no setting up and cost below £100 ($120)”