This is NOT freeware.
I just thought you might want to buy a few minutes time as a gift for your kid -
http://www.slooh.com/
http://www.slooh.com/about.php
Slooh is the only LIVE online observatory. It's for everyone and easy to use – even for complete beginners. All you need to use Slooh is a computer, an internet connection, and the curiosity to see what's happening up in space. As a Slooh Member, you receive immediate access to robotic telescopes around the world.
Two observatory domes, located on Mount Teide in the Canary Islands, have already delivered over a quarter million images to our members since 2003. Each observatory contains two telescopes, one wide field and one high magnification, so you have options when viewing every beautiful celestial object. Slooh is also your own personal space camera, with the ability to snap photos with point & click ease. Chile and Australia will be online in 2008, giving you access to the wonders of the Southern Hemisphere and more hours to enjoy the night sky - even during the day, no matter where you live.
Choose from two types of Slooh memberships: Commander or Explorer. The Commander Membership is all-inclusive, giving you unlimited viewing time for a full year and includes your own web page to share your cosmic journey. The Explorer Membership gives you a block of telescope time to take a whirl around the Universe and create personal sky photo souvenirs.
