Childrens Telescope

Clo-Clo

Just looking for some advice, little guy(8) has been talking about a telescope for a few years and I was going to pick one up. No idea where to start or what to look for, budget lik everything is restricted with cost of living etc but dont want to buy something and then have to upgrade straight away. He just wants to look up at the stars etc. ANy idea's or will I need to spend big to get something good?

Would this be ok? Thanks

https://www.micksgarage.com/d/gifts/products/3633510/telescope-astronomical-lens-refractor-900-mm-f--15-diam-60-mm?loc=ie&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm66pBhDQARIsALIR2zBdnBZJUxGLdnAUNae8cUiL2oOWrrUW_OyQkf8FeHwl5BJaCz8adRsaAt5TEALw_wcB

Calculator123

I would suggest something more versatile like binoculars. A refractor Telescope like the one in your link look the part but in reality are large, fiddly to set up and likely to disappoint an 8 year old as it's hard to track anything other than the moon without knowing what you're doing. You can get just as much, or more fun from simple binoculars. Easy to transport and use for many other hobbies like birdwatching, looking at ships, planes etc.

I have a really nice Telescope and my kids were bored of it in ten minutes.

You can't go wrong with binoculars. In many ways a better choice for any amateur astronomy enthusiast and most likely what any serious astronomers started out with.

Edit: something like this might be a possibility. Inexpensive, decent magnification and aperture. If he loses interest, you can use them! Lots of different brands and prices. This is just an idea.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Binoculars-usogood-Stargazing-Traveling-Photography/dp/B07XKXDZ4F/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8