Beginner’s Refracting Telescope for Kids – Educational Science Toy

68 reviews for Beginner’s Refracting Telescope for Kids – Educational Science Toy

1. Mitchell OpalVerified Purchase

   Rated 4 out of 5

   I stepped out on a limb when purchasing this for my grandson for Christmas. It certainly wasn't the cheapest item in this category, but it wasn't the ...More

   I stepped out on a limb when purchasing this for my grandson for Christmas. It certainly wasn't the cheapest item in this category, but it wasn't the most expensive either. What I was surprised and very happy about is that it gives great views of the sky! It really picks up details I never expected that it could. He loves it and uses it almost every night. This was definitely money well spent!
   Rae RileyVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This telescope is meant for children's science and educational purposes. It doesn't really work like a real telescope would, as if to see the moon or ...More

   This telescope is meant for children's science and educational purposes. It doesn't really work like a real telescope would, as if to see the moon or anything in outer space. It was easy to setup even without proper directions. Not the most durable but it was inexpensive. The kids had fun for about an hour until my son decided it was better to pretend it was a blaster or a sword. So it still gets used to this day.
   Keelan RomeroVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   It's simple, compact and cheap enough that if it gets broken you won't cry over it. Clear enough for lunar observation. Only issue is that it is so li...More

   It's simple, compact and cheap enough that if it gets broken you won't cry over it. Clear enough for lunar observation. Only issue is that it is so light it is hard for kids not to move it off target getting to the eyepiece. They want to touch the telescope and hold it, which bumps it off. Perfect for testing to make sure they are interested enough to stay with it and justify a better, more expensive telescope later on.
   Nikolas MarshVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This is a first telescope for our family, and I am happy with the ease of assembly and use for my six year old. With help, he is able to adjust the ma...More

   This is a first telescope for our family, and I am happy with the ease of assembly and use for my six year old. With help, he is able to adjust the magnification and view the stars! It has sparked his interest in learning more about stars and planets! I also brought this telescope into my school to show my third grader students how a telescope works, and the 8-9 year old group loved it. This would be a wonderful gift for a child ages 6-10.
   Chloe DaviesVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This was fairly easy to assemble. There were a couple steps that I felt were left out or unclear but for the most part it’s already together. I would ...More

   This was fairly easy to assemble. There were a couple steps that I felt were left out or unclear but for the most part it’s already together. I would definitely recommend adult assistance. It’s fun to use. Obviously you can’t expect professional results but it’s a cool tool/toy level telescope. Would be a good starter for a kid just getting into astronomy or for a group of kids that might cause damage until they learn how to handle a telescope. The parts feel like good quality.
   Khalil BowdenVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This was a gift for my Granddaughter who is 12. She takes it out whenever she can and absolutely loves it. As she says, I can now see the craters on t...More

   This was a gift for my Granddaughter who is 12. She takes it out whenever she can and absolutely loves it. As she says, I can now see the craters on the moon. Hoping it keeps her focus on science and furthers her education. Great starter scope, very clear and easy to use. A 12 year old can set it and use it .
   Diane AvalosVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Very nice telescope to use and handle. We have taken it out of town to look at the stars and such. Transports easily and adjusts good. Has a great Man...More

   Very nice telescope to use and handle. We have taken it out of town to look at the stars and such. Transports easily and adjusts good. Has a great Manuel that walks you through nicely. Also helps with trouble shooting. Comes with two different scopes to help with different distances. Nice beginner telescope for children
   Lyndon NunezVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This works well and he's enjoying using it quite a lot. I can't say it's the best, but the one we use is a large and expensive unit from a relative, w...More

   This works well and he's enjoying using it quite a lot. I can't say it's the best, but the one we use is a large and expensive unit from a relative, where this is a nice unit made for our kids, so we quite like it and I am definitely glad to have something he can use that isn't a family heirloom. Good luck in your search.
   Rose DavieVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Wow this telescope is really impressive. For the price it’s crazy how much you can see with it. Close ups of the moon are crystal clear with it. Shipp...More

   Wow this telescope is really impressive. For the price it’s crazy how much you can see with it. Close ups of the moon are crystal clear with it. Shipping time literally took 2 days too which i really liked about it. Instruction manual is clear and easy to follow for setup. Also comes with a detailed map of the moon which i thought was cool.
   Sky GonzalesVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This is a good gift for the scientific kid in your family. It’s a bit cheaply made but the magnification does allow you to see things in the sky beyon...More

   This is a good gift for the scientific kid in your family. It’s a bit cheaply made but the magnification does allow you to see things in the sky beyond what you can see with binoculars. It’s worth the low price it sells for.