Celestron AstroMaster 90 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescopes 21064 - Great Gifts for Kids

With less than three weeks till Christmas, shoppers are busy hunting for the perfect gifts to give. For the astronomy enthusiast, aspiring science student, or amateur astronomer, the Celestron astromaster 90 eq equatorial refractor telescope tops my list of telescopes for kids this holiday season. The Celestron astromaster is a dual-purpose telescope that is great for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. Featuring a large lens for bright and clear views of the sky, the Celestron astromaster 90 eq is an ideal refractor telescope for viewing objects like the moon, Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. The astromaster 90 EQ is an equatorial refractor telescope, which means tracking moving objects in the sky is easily done. With the equatorial mount and set of counterweights, the Celestron telescope moves in a circular motion, making movement smooth and hassle free. Also very effective for high magnifications, the Celestron astromaster 90 EQ refractor can handle even the smallest nudge without disturbing the viewing area. The Astromaster comes with a thick steel legged tripod, is extremely easy to maintain and is most certainly child friendly.

I can clearly remember my first telescope experience as a child. Although the telescope I used was not as snazzy as the celestron 21064 astromaster, I remember exactly how I felt as I stared into the night sky. I think that every child should have the same awe-inspiring experience of viewing the stars through a telescope. The Astromaster refractor is an ideal telescope for children because the eyepiece is low to the ground - no step stool or lifting needed. Of course, this also makes the Celestron astromaster 90 the perfect telescope for those vertically challenged like me (not short, just vertically challenged). Celestron got it right with this one!

Celestron is known for high-quality telescopes. If the Astromaster EQ 90 telescope isn’t for you, also check out the astromaster 90 az, the Celestron astromaster 130 and the Celestron astromaster 114. Each telescope offers something different while carrying on the tradition of quality expected from Celestron telescopes. OpticsPlanet.com offers a full line of Celestron astromaster telescopes and makes the Astromaster 90 from Celestron a cost-effective telescope solution thanks to their no-hassle return policy, free shipping to 48 states, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Make someone smile this holiday season with a telescope from OpticsPlanet.com, and you'll be smiling from the savings too.