How to Draw a Telescope – Easy Step-by-Step Science Drawing for Kids

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Look beyond the stars with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw a telescope step by step using simple shapes and easy drawing techniques.

Step 1: Sketch an oblique oval for the front lens.

Step 2: Inside that, draw another oval.

Step 3: Sketch the first tube right behind the lens.

Step 4: Draw a curved line right at the back of this tube.

Step 5: Draw two tilted lines that extend backwards.

Step 6: Draw a small, curved rim on the back.

Step 7: Continue drawing the body of the telescope using another tube.

Step 8: Draw a small round knob on the side.

Step 9: Sketch a U-shaped support for the telescope.

Step 10: Make the support thicker by adding another curve.

Step 11: Draw a small tube for the eyepiece at the back of the telescope.

Step 12: Add a tiny angle at the end of the eyepiece.

Step 13: Draw a small lip on the top of the eyepiece.

Step 14: Fill in the base beneath the support.

Step 15: Draw two long legs of the tripod.

Step 16: Fix the central leg of the tripod.

Step 17: Draw the lower support bars between the legs.

Step 18: Add a small centre foot under the tripod.

Step 19: Draw small feet at the ends of the side legs.

Step 20: Add an inner curved line on the big front lens.

Step 21: Draw a small finder scope stand on top.

Step 22: Add the small finder scope tube.

Step 23: Draw rings on the finder scope.

Step 24: Add a tiny lens circle at the front of it. Also add details at the back of the finder scope tube.

Step 25: Sketch a moon and some stars surrounding the telescope.

Step 26: Draw the ground line and small grass pieces.

Step 27: You have constructed a rudimentary telescope.

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