Discovery Telescopes for Kids
Discovery telescopes were designed to introduce kids and young amateur astronomers to the wonders of the night sky. Simple to set up and easy to use, telescopes like these give children their first look at the Moon's craters, the rings of Saturn and the moons of Jupiter, sparking curiosity that can last a lifetime.
A good telescope for kids should be lightweight, stable and intuitive, with a mount that is easy to point and focus. Refractor telescopes are especially popular for children because they need almost no maintenance and also work as spotting scopes for daytime nature viewing.
Looking for more options? Explore our Explore One telescopes and National Geographic telescopes, which offer a wide range of kids telescopes and beginner telescopes, from compact tabletop models to larger refractors and reflectors. Any of them makes a memorable gift that can inspire a young scientist.
