March 17th, 2008 . by admin
The Star Theater 2 is a home planetarium that includes an interactive meteor maker. — This halogen star projector transforms a darkened room into a 360 degree city skyline. Projects hundreds of stars, planets and constellations on your living room or child’s bedroom walls and ceiling. — Included is a CD that provides a guided audio tour of the night sky. CD stores under the base of the Star Theater. The Star Theater is accurate to the season, month, day and hour with a directional compass built into the base. Theater is portable for indoor or outdoor use and great for ages 6 and up. — Please note that the Star Theater requires five (5)AAA batteries: two (2) for the interactive comet and meteor maker and three (3) for the base unit.Halogen bulb included. Ages 8+
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March 17th, 2008 . by admin
Build them, hang them, turn out the lights and watch them glow! — Ikoso kits offer an imaginative, fun way to illustrate a variety of mathematical constructions, chemical structures and artistic shapes. This star and sphere kit allows you to construct two permanent, 3-D structures. — These projects are simple enough to hold the attention of older children yet challenging enough to interest engineers. Kit includes all materials needed and complete instructions. Recommended for ages 12+.
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March 17th, 2008 . by admin
Turn Your Room Into A Stargazer’s Observatory — The Smithsonian Astro Lab Projecting Planetarium is an amazing dual-function planetarium that projects the night sky onto your ceiling, effectively turning any room into a stargazing observatory. It also doubles as a light-up solar system model. — It includes all nine planets and can be switched from one function to another simply and quickly. The Astro Lab Planetarium is an excellent way to introduce children to the wonders of the solar system and the beauty of the night sky. — a — Includes: Light unit, printed evening sky dome, rods with planets, light cup and 52-page manual with information on all the planets, our moon, and stars, as well as comets and meteors, and assembly and operation instructions. Four “AA” batteries are required but not included. A small Phillips screwdriver is required for assembly but is not included.
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March 17th, 2008 . by admin
From the earth to the moon and back to your chest! Take a giant leap in science fashion when you wear this tribute to Apollo 11. This black T-shirt made from 100% cotton features the historical moonwalk from July 20, 1969. Four different pictures celebrate and capture the moment for the Space Enthusiast in your house!
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March 17th, 2008 . by admin
The new Sidney Harris cartoon on this T-shirt demonstrates that all is fair in love, war and interplanetary exploration. The caption reads: “That’s science. We send probes to Mars - Mars sends probes to Earth.” 100% Cotton Gray. Avail L & XL.
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March 16th, 2008 . by admin
Bring the Galaxies Into Your Living Room! — This planetarium projects more than 300 stars and constellations onto your ceiling or wall and the narrated CD-ROM guides you through the stars as you sit back and enjoy. — Comes with 5 contellation masks, star dome with base and battery stand and an illustrated book. Requires 2 “C” and 2 “AA” batteries (not included).
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