$29.95 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Build a colorful, mechanical, rotating model of our solar system
- The model uses a windup motor to set the planets in motion--no batteries required.
- Explore fundamental gear mechanics and discover a special type of gear called a planetary gear.
- Great for science fair projects, you'll learn about the planets' celestial orbits and tons of cool planetary facts.
- Includes a built-in expansion slot should the mysterious Planet Nine be discovered!
Description
Set the planets in motion with a flick of your wrist! Build a mechanical model of the solar system including the sun and eight planets (also known as an orrery), wind it up, and watch the planets revolve around the sun. Assemble this complex machine using snap-together plastic parts to learn how the gears and wind-up mechanism work to spin the model. Detail each planet with colorful, realistic-looking printed planet graphics. Discover how a special type of gear called a planetary gear is used to simulate the mesmerizing motion of the solar system. Learn about the order of the planets, their relative sizes, their rates of revolution around the sun, their appearance, and other planetary facts. Bonus: There's a built-in expansion slot in case the mysterious Planet Nine is discovered! This kit includes full-color step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions.
Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Astronomy
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 83693151
UPC: 814743015685
Origin: imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.5 inches length x 10 inches width x 11 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.9 pounds
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item ships from third party seller: Thames & Kosmos
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1.0 out of 5 stars with 1 reviews
broad age appeal: 4 out of 5
educational value: 3 out of 5
length of play: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
0% would recommend
1 recommendations
Doesnt work
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
TJ - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Orbiting system did not work