Create the wonder of the solar system within any room with this motorised model. Young learners can view the workings of the solar system or create their very own planetarium!
- Brings the solar system to life for young astronomers.
- Model features the Sun and eight planets.
- Encourage children to observe how the planets orbit around the Sun.
- Cover “the Sun” with the constellation dome to create a planetarium.
- Major constellations are labelled.
- The Sun doubles up as a night-light with auto shut off!
- Requires 4 AA batteries (not included).
- Activity guide with interesting solar system facts.
National Curriculum Reference:
Year 5: Science – Earth & Space:
Describes the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the solar system.
Describes the movement of the Moon relative to the Earth.
Describes the Sun, Earth and Moon as approximately spherical bodies.
Uses the ideas of the Earth’s rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky.