(March 5, 2013 at 11:48 am)festive1 Wrote: I'll sacrifice the photo capability to keep cost downI just think he'd enjoy getting to take pictures of what he sees for later perusal.
Several years ago I spent about $60 on a telescope to see one of the comets.
Turns out that spotting is nearly impossible and stability of the platform is paramount. With this particular scope, even looking at the moon was an exercise in frunstration as it could not be held still enough to get even a passing glance.
I would recommend something better because otherwise, he will just get frustrated at trying to see anything and the scope will end up being unused.
Just my 2¢
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." -Einstein
