What makes the CSSEA such a great gift for a budding stargazer? Let’s start with the eyepieces. It includes two options that allow you to switch magnification levels from 51x to 128x, depending on what you’re trying to get a good look at. There’s also a 5×24 finderscope to the left of the main 70mm scope that makes it easier to locate objects in the night sky. The lenses themselves are all multi-layered glass coated in a green material that provides clear views with 99 percent total light transmission. Then there are the included accessories, like the case that’s essential in this case. Telescopes are, after all, basically just tubes of glass and it’s important to keep them protected in transit. The more important accessory, however, is the adjustable tripod. It’s the only way to keep the ‘scope still when poring over the surface of the moon. It has 360 degrees of horizontal rotation and 180 degrees of vertical rotation, while the height can be set at anywhere from 19.6 to 42 inches. That means that you can point it anywhere in the sky you might need to and that it can get taller as your kid does. During the day, this telescope is also great for birdwatching and checking out nature in general. Bonus hobbies, check. You can save $20 if you pick up this telescope today, and we promise that the memories you build staying up late and finding Orion’s Belt will be more than worth what you end up paying. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
