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Hi Cassie,
My choice would be the table top dob (Aust Geographic). It is easy to use and compact. I think they come with two lenses (25 and 10 mm are standard) and maybe a 2x barlow. With this set up your kid will easily see the moon and craters (you may need a moon filter to counter the strong glare), Jupiter and its four large moons and Saturn and its ring (although they will be no bigger than a Lego stud when viewed through the lens).
Alternatively, turn up at a local star party (beyond the bed time for 6 yo, but always a good night out) and check out the views through the big dobs.
If you can get a second hand table top dob in the 130mm aperture, they should go around the $100 mark.
Cheers
Bo
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