Re: Good starting telescope and book for child

Sky & Telescope also publishes another magazine, Night Sky, that's
oriented to beginners, including kids. It includes charts.

http://nightskymag.com/

I'd also add the Orion XT6 dob to the short list. $259, and it's a
serious telescope. An 8 year-old could use it easily enough, though
it's probably too big to take outside without help.

Greg

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