A telescope for a 5 year old

[Karl]

Hi!

I'm looking at getting a telescope for my boy for his fifth birthday, as he's expressed an interest in scientific concepts like evolution and astrology, and I'd like to encourage it.

What I don't want to do though is buy him a rubbish telescope from Argos that gives him no insight whatsoever, and ultimately discourages him.

Does anybody here have any experience of a decent telescope for him that is around the £100 mark? It doesn't have to be full-blown hobbyist, as I know you can pay what you want for most hobby items! It just has to be good enough to spark some interest and keep it there if he has it.

Cheers,

K

 

[Karl]

Thanks to all for pointing out that my child is not at all interested in astrology Oops!

Thanks very much guys, you've given me an insight in to the future there, what with "bought thing, kid lost interest, now wasted".

Binoculars and a microscope sound like an excellent alternative!

Thank you!