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It might seem like plopping down on the grass and simply looking up would be enough-and it is if all you want is a few minutes of stargazing-but rounding up the right supplies for a night of sky-watching is essential to making your evening easy and fun. Related: Here’s How Your Kid Can Get An Astronaut Pen Pal Sure, your kiddo may be too preoccupied with watching the astronaut’s hair floating in the no-gravity environment, but that’s OK They’ll be space-crazed by the story’s end. Watch Storytime From Space– This may be the coolest thing ever: Astronauts read stories from the International Space Station. Have Smart Screen Time – At NASA’s Space Place, kids can find some fun games that’ll help kids explore the solar system as well as comets, black holes and weather systems.
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Play Space-Themed Games – Planet-themed Bingo, anyone? Play Dough to Plato has free BINGO cards that even preschoolers can enjoy. Make Crafts – If you’re the crafty type, your kids can get some planetary know-how with this cute space mobile from Honeybear Lane. Read All About It – From A Hundred Trillion Billion Stars to A Little Kid’s First Book of Space, there are plenty of books out there to get your kid primed for a night with the stars. Make a Star Wheel – This activity works best for older kids (8 and up), but once they make it, kids will love being able to use this homemade tool to more easily navigate the night sky. Luckily, there are tons of books, games and gadgets out there to get them excited:īring the Stars Inside – Stick constellation stickers on your child’s ceiling to get her used to looking up and seeing those familiar shapes. You can find astrophotography "how to" tips and share your best astronomy pictures here.Sure, any kid will jump at the chance to stay up past bedtime with the family, but it’s best to get your kids interested-or at least familiar with-the stars before heading out for a night of skywatching. Visit the Orion Community Center for in-depth information on telescopes, binoculars, and astrophotography.
And when you're stargazing, Orion's telescope cases and covers, observing gear, red LED flashlights, astronomy books and star charts will make your observing sessions more convenient, comfortable and meaningful.Īt Orion, we are committed to sharing our knowledge and passion for astronomy and astrophotography with the amateur astronomy community. Capture breathtaking photos with our affordable astrophotography cameras. Expand your viewing experience with accessories ranging from moon filters to power-boosting Barlow lenses to advanced computerized telescope mounts. Orion's telescope and astrophotography accessories will enhance your telescope enjoyment without breaking the bank. We offer binoculars for every viewing interest, including astronomical binoculars, compact binoculars, waterproof binoculars, birding binoculars, and sport and hunting binoculars. Orion binoculars are known for quality optics at a great price.
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Not sure how to choose a telescope? Orion's Telescope Buyer's Guide is a great place to start. Because we sell direct, we can offer you tremendous value at a great price. From our entry level beginner telescopes for amateur astronomers to our Dobsonian telescopes to our most advanced Cassegrain telescopes and accessories, you can find the best telescope for you. Orion offers telescopes for every level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee says it all. Now an employee-owned company, we pride ourselves on an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. Since 1975 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars has been offering telescopes for sale direct to customers.