Thames and Kosmos Mein Entdeckungsfernrohr

The 12x magnification is perfect for my son to spot birds in our backyard without them getting scared off. That soft eyepiece cover really does make a difference for his comfort during longer looks. We’ve already used it three nights in a row to find the moon.

My daughter spent an hour watching squirrels through this before the sun even set, and the soft eyepiece cover made it comfortable for her to keep looking without her eye getting sore. For a first telescope, 12x is just right to spark curiosity without being too hard to aim.

It was easy enough for my 8-year-old to focus on the moon without help, and the soft eyepiece made it comfortable for her to look for a long time. We’ve already used it a few times to watch birds in the backyard.