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Star Pilot Kit Young Scientist Space Kit
Description:
This unique Young Scientist space kit
combines technology, invention, culture, fun, and learning --all in one
fascinating kit. Young Scientists will explore the night sky using a
specialized astronomical device called the Star Pilot™ which navigates
the sky and locates the brightest stars and constellations. An
attractive and detailed color illustrated manual includes fun
astronomical information, experiments, diagrams, and constellation
legends from cultures around the world. Learn about the life cycle of a
star, discover asterisms such as the Big Dipper, locate 23
constellations in the night sky, make a night-vision flashlight, perform
a binocular fusion experiment, and much, much more. The final section of
the manual contains beautifully illustrated celestial legends including
the legends of the Milky Way by the ancient Greeks and Chinese, the
stories of Orion and Leo, a Native American Indian legend of Big Bear
and its hunters, as well as many other interesting cultural legends!
This is a manual that Young Scientists will want to read over and over
again. Also included in this kit is a poster with fun astronomical
information that will enhance any wall! Without a doubt, the Star Pilot™
is a star-finding mission at its best and Young Scientists won’t want to
miss this exhilarating star-hopping experience!
BONUS: Award-winning SLOOH Telescope Card
and activity book allow Young Scientists to plan exciting space
missions, observe constellations, and view planets all with a real-time
connection to powerful telescopes located in the Canary Islands, Chile,
and Australia.
Contents:
Star Pilot - A patented device, invented and developed by scientists
from Ivy League universities, to help Young Scientists navigate the sky
to locate constellations!
Practice Cards - Two practice cards of the Southern and Northern
Hemispheres teach Young Scientists how to use the Star Pilot!
Slooh Telescope Card and Starter Activity Book - Activation of
the SLOOH telescope card allows Young Scientists to plan exciting space
missions, observe constellations, and view planets all with a real-time
connection to powerful professional telescopes located in the Canary
Islands, Chile, and Australia!
Star Chart - This chart assists Young Scientists in locating
stars and constellations!
Manual - A fun and educational guide consisting of three colorful
illustrated sections:
Fascinating Introduction to Astronomy!
Hands-on "How to Use the Star Pilot Guide"!
Illustrated Constellation Legends from Cultures Around the World!
Red Cellophane and Elastic Band - All young astronomers need a
NIGHT-VISION flashlight! Use the enclosed materials to make a
night-vision flashlight to aid exciting star-finding missions!
Poster - Attractive, fun, fact-filled poster will enhance any
room!
Requires (2) CR2032 Batteries
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