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Build an Orbiting Solar System for 6+

$30.00

 

  • Explore our solar system as you build a mechanical model of the sun and 8 planets, also known as an orrey 
  • Learn how the gears and wind-up mechanism work to spin the model in this plastic snap together complex machine
  • Dress each planet with colorful, detailed realistic graphics
  • Discover how a special planetary gear is used to simulate the motion of the solar system
  • Planets revolve at different speeds according to their different gear ratios
  • Learn about the order of the planets and their relative size
  • Full-color step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions included
  • No batteries necessary
  • Ages 6+
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    • Explore our solar system as you build a mechanical model of the sun and 8 planets, also known as an orrey 
    • Learn how the gears and wind-up mechanism work to spin the model in this plastic snap together complex machine
    • Dress each planet with colorful, detailed realistic graphics
    • Discover how a special planetary gear is used to simulate the motion of the solar system
    • Planets revolve at different speeds according to their different gear ratios
    • Learn about the order of the planets and their relative size
    • Full-color step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions included
    • No batteries necessary
    • Ages 6+
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