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Hi
Congrats on the scope. As far as books go..(my daughter 12ys..and i are absolute beginners) Initially we bought both the Steve Massey ones ('Night Sky' & 'Exploring the Moon')..
The book on the moon has become hers and she reads it each night then goes and checks things in her bino's. She uses this in conjunction with 'Virtual Moon Atlas' (free software u can download).
At dinner I will say 'Whats happening with the moon tonight' and she will give me an update and i have let her become the 'expert' in that area and judge if we will take the scope out. I know its early days but motivation is still high. Her science teacher is aware of her interest and encourages her with this...
I think astronomy its a great thing for kids to get into as it opens up so many areas for discussion and broadens her view of the world...
So again congratulations and i hope u have as much fun as us...
Snug
PS..cant help u with the eyepeice question though as im really trying to get a handle on it myself ...
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