Learning Resources EI-5129 GeoSafari Jr My First Telescope, Toy Telescope for Kids, STEM Toy, Ages 4+

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Maximum magnification – The magnification limit for the telescope. Beyond that, you won’t get any extra detail and you might even get blurriness. Magnification is determined by the focal length and the eyepiece being used at any given time. Here’s a calculator for it.

You will see a pattern in this review. To be honest, the GSkyer AZ70400 is not spectacular in any area, but it is also not bad at anything. The NASA telescope for kids is a beautifully designed piece of kit. It sports a sleek look and it’s easy for children to use. The build quality is no exception. While a lot of it is made out of plastic to save costs, the important parts that keep it stable are sturdy and appear durable. I’ve seen a lot worst in more expensive models. It also includes a 3x Barlow lens which is great because that is the exact size that you need to reach the maximum magnification the telescope can reach using the 10mm eyepiece. In case you don’t know, a Barlow lens multiples the magnification of the eyepiece. Finderscope – A mini-telescope attached to the main unit that allows users to line up their angles and eye lines correctly.The best feature of the GSkyer AZ70400 is its price. They say there are no bad products, only badly priced ones, and this one has the right price. Even within the 70mm category of telescopes, it is becoming harder and harder to find models that are in the same price range as the AZ70400. At the time of writing, it stands, 10 to 20 percent below comparable options. Discover amazing, up-close lunar exploration with GeoSafari Jr. My First Telescope. Young children can explore the moon with this focus-free telescope, built specifically for little hands and growing minds. Perfect for STEM learning, the 10x magnification provides fantastic views of the moon, while keeping the field of vision wide, which is essential for young children's understanding of magnified views. First, it comes with two eyepieces, a low-power 25 mm and a mid-power 10mm. Both are Kellner eyepieces which are serviceable although not great. They can be upgraded as the telescope supports any standard 1.25″ eyepiece but honestly, with such a basic telescope you are not going to see much improvement as you will be limited by the small aperture. The telescope says it is for ages 8+ however with adult help my 5 year old could use it and really enjoyed it. Recently he has become very interested in Space and when he saw this he was so excited. The set up was straightforward and easy. Everything came in one box and it was all clearly labeled with diagrams. The instructions were easy to follow and it only took about 10 minutes for my husband to set up without our son ‘helping’. We received the telescope at the perfect time as Comet NEOWISE is visible from the UK at the minute and we were planning a night to go see it. You can see it with the naked eye but you really have to know what you are looking for so a telescope is recommended. If you’ve got a crafty kid in the family who enjoys building things, this could be the ideal telescope in which to invest. Suitable for children aged 8 and upwards, with a little help from an adult, the box contains all the parts you need to put together your own working telescope.

Tripod – A tripod holds your telescope in place. It’s worth looking for one with adjustable legs so that the kids don’t “outgrow” it! Telescope glossary The optical quality is quite solid. The images are sharp and the contrast is good. It is a little bit dim but nothing too alarming. As for chromatic (color) and spherical errors, they are there, but they are few. Remember that you will find them in every refracting telescope like this one, it’s just a matter of how bad they are. Using the GSkyer AZ70400 is also extremely easy as you would expect from any refracting telescope. It is basically “point and shoot”. To control it, you will use a single lever found on the mount (the part that connects the tripod to the tube). This is called an Alt-Azimuth mount because it can move on two axis (altitude and azimuth which is a fancy word to say “rotation”). The optics of this telescope are good. The images are sharp and clear compared to similar models. The brightness could be better but it’s not bad. Some chromatic errors are noticeable but that is true of any refracting telescope. Overall I have no major complaints and while the views are limited by the telescope’s size, they are pretty good for its category.

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It is not going to get you super impressive views of the stars, it is limited by its small size and low specifications. But as a travel telescope or a kid’s telescope, it performs good-enough and competes in quality with similar entry-level models from more well-known brands. The Moon is of course the main target for these kinds of telescopes. You will get an excellent view out of it and should be able to distinguish all of its major geological features. It comes with every accessory you will need. Even a smartphone adapter and a carry bag which again, returning to the price, makes it have some great value. The Gskyer AZ70400 comes with everything that you need to get started out of the box. This adds A TON of value to the already accessible cost of this model. Compound (catadioptric) telescopes – These offer the best of both worlds, comprising a combination of lenses and mirrors within the tubes. They’re very pricey – and probably not the best choice for young children. Telescope parts

Suitable for kids aged three years and up, this toy telescope is an ideal way to get your toddlers interested in how lenses and telescopes work. Made from sustainable bamboo, this small and lightweight telescope is easy for little ones to use on their own.Refractor telescopes – These are the most common type of telescopes on the market, and are essentially a long tube attached to a lens. They’re usually pretty affordable and easy to use, but they’re not strong enough for super-distant space objects. However, you can use them for both space and Earth objects. magnification allows for a wide field of view – essential to developing an understanding of close-up exploration There are 24 different images featuring planets, the stars and space, with each image containing five facts and five questions. There’s a child-friendly dual eyepiece that looks more like a pair of binoculars, and the audio can be set to a variety of different languages. Eyepiece – This is the part of the telescope you’ll use for viewing, with different eyepieces offering different levels of magnification. More expensive telescopes will include multiple eyepieces that you can swap around. If you have bought an item from us that proves to be faulty, please let us know as soon as the fault becomes apparent so we are able to help.