Hi,
If your husband is enjoying the night sky already, using his 10x50 binoculars, the views he will get through a 60mm, 70mm or a 76mm telescope will be very disappointing. A binocular view of our universe can be spectacular, peering through a small scope with only one eye can be very ordinary.
So , what I suggest is to buy him a pair of zoom binoculars.
Andrews Communications has a pair of of 12-36x70mm zoom binos for just $100.
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-11.htm
You would need to buy a tripod adaptor to go with them, because they would be too heavy to hold steady in your hands.
Oh and you would possibly have to buy a tripod too, if you don't have one already.
Good luck with your decision.