A telescope on a mount overlooking a landscape with a cloudy sky.

SkyWatcher Mini Telescope: Explore the galaxy

Build your own mini telescope and become a galaxy explorer!

⭐Age Group: 9–14 years

⭐Difficulty: Beginner–Intermediate

What Kids Will Learn:

  • Optics

  • Light refraction

  • Lens and its working

  • Astronomy (basics)

Curriculum Links

UK (GCSE Science)

  • Waves

  • Light and optics

USA (NGSS)

  • Light and electromagnetic radiation

  • Space science

  • Astronomy

India (CBSE / ICSE)

  • Reflection and refraction of light

  • Optical instruments

Project Description

Kids build a simple telescope to observe distant objects and the night sky.

Two lenses work together to magnify faraway objects like the Moon.

Science Behind It

Kids will learn the science behind lenses, reflections, optics and basics of astronomy.

RISK ASSESSMENT

Safety tips for solar viewing and crafting, including avoid looking at the sun directly, don't point telescopes at the sun, handle lenses carefully, and use child-safe scissors for cardboard cutting.