| Astronomy for kids can be rewarding, educational | | | | taking pictures of deep space objects like nebulas, |
| and of course fun too. With astronomy software | | | | galaxies and star clusters. Showing kids what's out |
| children can take a virtual tour of our galaxy from | | | | there can spur their imagination. Telescopes |
| their computer. For the hands on astronomer | | | | backyard astronomers commonly use will not |
| there are a number of telescopes for beginners | | | | produce fantastic images like the Hubble telescope |
| available. From the simple reflecting telescope to | | | | brings back, but will more than satisfy their |
| the motorized equatorial mount refractor on up to | | | | desires to capture pictures worth saving. |
| the GOTO computerized telescope that will | | | | A good way to introduce kids to astronomy is by |
| automatically point to any object in the night sky | | | | checking out your local astronomy club. Children |
| simply by entering information in the hand held | | | | can take advantage of years of experience other |
| computer keyboard. | | | | club members have and are all to willing to share |
| Any parent's job is to encourage children to want | | | | with beginners. Ask when their next star party is |
| to learn. Who among us can look at the star filled | | | | and plan on attending. this is an excellent way for |
| heavens in amazement and not be filled with | | | | the whole family to get involved in the new |
| questions. School does not have to be boring | | | | hobby. |
| when the whole universe can be a classroom. | | | | At the star party you will see different |
| Take advantage of any interest your children | | | | telescopes in action. If you have not already |
| show in star gazing and turn it into a life long | | | | purchased you kids telescope here is an |
| educational pursuit. Who knows where it may lead | | | | opportunity to see them in action. Each club |
| too. For all you know your child may have the | | | | member will have set up their telescopes and will |
| next Galileo or the astronaut that will colonize | | | | jump at the chance to show it off. That way you |
| mars. | | | | can compare and find the one that is right for |
| But before we get that far let us discuss how to | | | | your child. Club members may have used |
| nurture your budding astronomer. A simple image | | | | telescopes they are willing to part with for the |
| search on any search engine will bring up breath | | | | right price. |