How to Choose the Best Kids' Telescope

Generations of parents have spent countless nights gazing at the stars through their kids telescope.

What's the best kids' telescope to buy? The aperture (or diameter) of a telescope determines how much your see and in what detail. Power (or magnification) is secondary.

A stable telescope mount is also important or you'll be fighting to stabilize your telescope on a dim point of light. Many telescopes now have powered mounts that track planets and stars. The Meade® DS-2130ATS-LNT Telescope comes with a built in computer that can give you a guided tour of the night sky.