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Science First Trippensee Synchronized Planetarium

Astronomy, Space, Item Number 527426
Item #: 527426
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No need to wait for the next eclipse to demonstrate the concepts. This illuminated model gives a scale demonstration of various eclipses so you and your students are ready for the next real one!

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Description

The Science First Trippensee Planetarium is an excellent educational tool for teaching basic astronimical concepts. This model visualizes and demontrates the relationships and motions of the Earth, Moon, Sun, and Venus. It can be used to present the solar, lunar and annular eclipses with phases of the moon, seasonal changes, twilight, night and day. This illuminated eclipse simulator features a light in the sun for enhanced effect and a motion grip beneath the main arm to make rotating the system simple and easy. The model is a valuable resource for early astromony and earth science lessons and also makes a great display in the classroom or lab.

Features

  • Scale demonstrations give accurate representation of various positions of the sun, earth, moon, and nearby Venus
  • Earth, moon, and Venus automatically rotate and orbit when the model is moved in a counterclockwise direction
  • Illuminated sun shows where bodies will be lit up and the eclipses that may result
  • Base features printed months and seasons of the northern hemisphere to demonstrate Earth's positioning and tilt during each period
  • Excellent learning tool and showpiece for any physics or astronomy classroom lab
Includes:
  • 1 Planetarium Eclipse Model
  • Instruction Manual
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Specifications
Maximum Age: 12 years
Product Dimensions: 24x16x10"
Allergens: Contains No Allergens
Certifications: Not Applicable
Grade Level: Not Specified
Safety: Caution Icon. CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Brand Name: Science First
Description: Planetarium
Science First Trippensee Synchronized Planetarium