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Orbiting Solar System
$34.00
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The Orbiting Solar System is a mechanical model kit featuring the sun and eight planets. Kids assemble the snap-together plastic parts, then wind up the engine to set the planets moving, with no batteries required. It is a hands-on way to learn about celestial orbits and planetary gear mechanics.
Key features
- Sun and eight planets
- Snap-together plastic parts
- Wind-up engine, no batteries required
- Colorful, realistic printed planet graphics
- Teaches planetary gears and orbits
Specifications
- Bodies: Sun and 8 planets
- Power: Wind-up, no batteries required
- Assembly: Snap-together plastic parts
Once it is assembled, wind it up, watch the planets travel around the sun and talk through how the gears make it happen. The model is a nice desk or shelf piece afterwards, too.
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