>Hi all
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>How good (than a regular binocular) is a refractor (eye-piece moves in and out) telescope with a 30mm lens with a power of 30x with a 30cm tripod with horizontal and vertical locks (you can guess where it is manufactured cause it is not mentioned on the flyer) for my kid. What can be viewed with such a telescope?
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>Thanks for any inputs.


I'd go for binoculars unless you get a decent size telescope. That sort of telescope isn't good for much. Its too small doesn't have decent tripod. I like astronomy and as a child I found that sort of telescope very frustrating.