Awww, great story Rob!
Now all you have to do is teach him to say "Meade telescopes are da bestest!" when you take him in with you to buy your next one so you can get an extra gushy moment discount!
I often smile when my 8 year old recites how many moons Saturn and Jupiter have and how Venus is the brightest planet to the naked eye because it has "really bright clouds" on its face
Next he will be saying (as you tuck him into bed), "Daddy.........aperture RULES!"
Thanks for sharing,
Cheers
Chris