Matthew and Julie Bos wrote:
>
> My son Nathaniel (6) is asking for a telescope for Christmas this year. I
> am looking to spend about 100-150 dollars for it (I have always wanted one
> too!). What would be a good new model in that price range? What would be a
> good used telescope in that price range? I would rather ask this group than
> to to the reviews on Amazon.com. Thanks for the advice in advance.
>
> Matthew Bos
Hi! I'm impressed that you're looking into it this early--I never
get around to shopping until my semester ends. (An occupational
hazard?)
The classic advice is: "All that matters is aperture."
There are lots of misleading advertisements based on the
magnifying power of the telescope--ignore them. It's easy to
get more power than you need out of a telescope by using
shorter focal length eyepieces. But if you have a choice
between a 75mm aperture or a 50mm aperture, take the bigger
one.
I'd guess that you would wind up getting a small refractor...
---David
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