We have a range of optical telescopes for beginners, starters & children. They have been tested proven to be the best telescopes because they are simple and robust to use. Skywatcher childrens telescopes and Celestron telescopes are world class brands and these are high quality optical telescopes and are great value. The National Geograhic telescope is a great children's telescope at this entry point. They can all be used as astronomical telescopes but remember they are entry point products for beginners and children. They cover the major categories of refracting, reflecting and Dobsonian telescopes.