[Tropo-Bob (Bob)]

I am considering buying a 76mm Tabletop Dob for my Great-Nephew who is about to turn 7. I would also buy a Vixen 15mm NPL Plossl to go with it.

Unfortunately, my Nephew is in Melbourne so I would be really able to guide him with this.

Anybody know how suitable these would be for a beginning, casual 7 year old observer? (In part, I think he would just be thrilled to have the telescope with the stars painted on it as a prop in his room).

That said, I would like the scope to be good enough to stimulate his interests in Astronomy rather than turn him away.