Amateur Astronomy for Kids with Telescopes for Beginners

Astronomy for kids can be rewarding, educational, and of course, fun too. With the astronomy software, children can take a virtual tour of our galaxy from their computer. For practical astronomers, there are a number of beginner telescopes available. From the simple reflector telescope to the equatorial-mount motorized refractor to the GOTO computerized telescope that will automatically point to any object in the night sky simply by entering information on the handheld keyboard.

The job of any parent is to encourage children to want to learn. Who among us can gaze at the starry sky in wonder and not be filled with questions? School doesn’t have to be boring when the whole universe can be a classroom. Take advantage of any interest your children show in stargazing and turn it into a lifelong educational activity. Who knows where it may lead too. For all you know, your child may have the next Galileo or the astronaut to colonize Mars.

But before we get that far, let’s discuss how to nurture your budding astronomer. A simple image search on any search engine will return stunning images of deep space objects such as nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters. Showing children what’s out there can stimulate their imagination. The telescopes that home astronomers commonly use won’t produce fantastic images like the Hubble telescope does, but they will more than satisfy your desire to capture images worth keeping.

A good way to introduce children to astronomy is by visiting your local astronomy club. Children can take advantage of the years of experience that other members of the club have and that they are all willing to share with the beginners. Ask when their next star party is and plan to attend. This is a great way for the whole family to get involved in the new hobby.

At the star party you will see different telescopes in action. If you haven’t bought your kids’ telescope yet, here’s a chance to see them in action. Each club member will have set up their telescopes and will take the opportunity to display it. That way, you can compare and find the right one for your child. Club members may have used telescopes that they are willing to part with for the right price.

The Internet is also an inexhaustible source of information on astronomy for children. Astronomy projects, puzzles, games, and even videos will keep any child busy for hours learning about the Milky Way galaxy we call home. By reading reviews of people who use telescopes, you’ll be able to zero in on kid-friendly telescopes for beginners and find the right model for your armor astronomer. Happy stargazing!