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Telescope Kits The term telescope kit has two different meanings. The first definition is for a kit where you make your own telescope and I have two products here that fill that requirement. The second definition is for a kit that has all the accessories included with the telescope. I have an example of that type of kit here too.
Make your own Telescope Kits
This is a nice little beginners kit where you make a small refractor. Build-It Yourself! -- Its so easy, now even an eight-year-old can build an 18" long, 3X refractor telescope in less than an hour. -- Includes objective lens, eye lens, glare stops, kraftboard tubes, instructions and an Edmund Star and Planet Locator. Finished product is powerful enough to show moon craters, Jupiters moons and many stars not visible to the naked eye. -- For ages 8 and up. -- As a Side Note: I do have a tutorial that shows you how to make this kind of a telescope from Scratch:
How to make a small and easy telescope
Build your own working replica of Galileo's famed telescope. The refracting telescope is over 24 inches long and about 1-1/4 inches in diameter when assembled. Instructions in Japanese, but very detailed pictured steps, easy to build!
Mini Science Adventures Build a Real Telescope Kit
Telescope Kits where all the accessories are included
Astronomy and telescope Toys and Kits for kids
Bring the beauty of the moon right into your room with this authentic, remote control, model moon. Features: Built-in-light sensor illuminates moon when it gets dark. Rotates through 12 lunar phases. True-to-life, detailed lunar moonscape. Easily mounts to wall with three different hanging angles. Includes: Calendar with moon phase charts. Audio CD with guided tour to the moon and beyond. Detailed instructions. Get a real-life, under-the-moon experience from the comfort and safety of your own bed. Nightscapes is a unique kit that has everything you need to transform a plain ceiling into an accurate starry night sky. The patented star projector guides you in applying the proper size dots of glow paint to reproduce the celestial nightscape of the summer sky. The 12 page booklet contains complete instructions, including a sky chart showing the names of the major stars and constellations. Additionally there are fascinating facts and ancient legends about 13 of the predominate constellations. Batteries are included for the star projector. Box dimensions: 13.75"x11.25"x2.5". Ages: 8,9,10,Adult
Discovery Exclusive Ultimate Star Childrens Planetarium Grades K - 6. A giant high quality cardstock mobile kit featuring actual NASA photography. Set includes 9 planets plus the sun and measures 40" across. Facts are included about each of the 10 NASA images.
Watch the Universe from your own room. Nine colorful glow-in-the-dark planets, over 200 adhesive stars and a Solar System Guide are included to recreate the solar system. Simply hang the glowing 3-D Solar System from the ceiling, turn out the lights and watch the Universe come alive. What a stellar set! Bring a splash of science to your decor with these gleaming planets and stars. A special phosphorescent formula will give your universe long life and all the accessories you need to hang and stick everything into place are included in the kit. Comes with nine glow-in-the-dark planets, 25 feet of string, 200 glow-in-the-dark adhesive stars and a planetary guide.
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Telescope Stuff
Articles: A guide to buying a Dobsonian Telescope A tour through the universe for casual or first time astronomers Telescopes are not just for nerds! Understanding Magnification and Telescopes or How high can a telescope go? Why is the eyepiece on the side of some telescopes? Understanding the parts of a reflector telescope The difference in performance, use, and cost between reflector and refractor telescopes You don't know much about telescopes but want to buy your first one? Here is my recommendation Make and use your own telescope for less than twenty bucks with this easy kit Astronomy with Binoculars a bit about what to know The biggest challenge to telescope users is overcome with Meade Telescopes
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View the night sky as it would appear anywhere in the world with this motorized indoor planetarium. Project 88 constellations. 12 celestial objects, including 8 planets, Pluto and its moon, Charon. Uses super bright bulbs to project over 600 stars. Searchable database with over 600 star facts and myths. Interactive talking computer and backlit navigational screen. Features five modes for a variety of astronomy tours and settings. Features a one-hour timer so you can fall asleep under the stars. Includes AC power adaptor and 24-page, full color instruction manual. This accurate, computer-aided, motorized planetarium transforms an ordinary room into a truly stellar display. Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.
