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G'day again
Thought I would provide some specific examples of what is available and like what I bought my lad when he was 6 years old.
First is a small refractor which Toys R Us sells for $39.
Second (50mm/600) is similar to his 60mm which Toys R Us sells for $69.
I couldn't find a version of the two in one Nat Geo discovery microscope and telescope. I don't think they sell them anymore, but do sell a double pack for around $50 with both a small refractor and microscope in.
The other thing I forgot, which AEAJR mentioned, was binoculars. He also had a toy set of these that we picked from Toys R Us for around $10-15. He used them all the time especially when we went out for day trips looking at birds etc. It was a great purchase and lasted him about 5 years. They officially died about 2 months ago, worn out from so much use! Example of kids bino's attached too.
End of the day we are talking about a child, who wants the item to be their very own. She will probably want to be able to pick it up and use it when she wants to, and not have to wait for mum and dad etc. However, this brings the added safety concern of unsupervised play and the sun! I drummed and drummed, and still drum this safety aspect in to my youngest lad!
Good luck
Gav
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