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Colourful Solar System Mobile
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Our remote-controlled planet mobile is a
favourite of ours, enabling children to learn about the
night sky. It is also makes an ideal gift to go alongside
one of our children's
telescopes. Our remote-controlled Solar System Mobile
features motorized planets and a Sun that lights up in the
middle. You can explore the wonders of the solar system
right in your own room! An audio guide to the planets is
included.
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R/C Solar System Mobile
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Listen as the audio CD takes you on a fascinating tour
of our solar system. Use the included light-pointer to
locate each planet and make comets and meteors streak
through the night sky. At just over a meter in diameter
(106cm), our mobile makes an impressive and colourful
addition to any child's bedroom.
This Remote Controlled, motorised mobile has planets that
actually orbit the sun. The sun also lights up and casts
its glow on the detailed coloured planets. Listen to the
included Audio CD to enjoy a fascinating tour of our solar
system whilst watching the mobile in action - the CD includes
fascinating information about each planet. The remote
control also doubles up as a light pointer which you can
use to locate each planet and to make comets and meteors
streak through the night sky.
Each mobile kit includes nine full colour detailed planets,
remote control with built-in light pointer and comet maker,
glow-in-the-dark star stickers and the 15 minute audio
CD. The mobile can be fitted very simply to a ceiling
using the enclosed fixture, and as it is battery operated
so there is no need to worry about connecting to the mains!
Requires Batteries (Mobile - 3 x C + Remote Control -
2 x AAA).
Included:
- Motorised mobile with planets
- Fascinating
facts CD
- Remote control
- Packet of glow in
the dark star stickers.
Summary:
- Realistic, colorful planets rotate around the sun
- Sun lights up with a push of a button
- Mounts easily to any ceiling
- Infrared remote control
- Light pointer
- Automatic shut-off after 20 minutes
- Just over 1m in diameter
- CD with 15-minute guided audio tour included
Ages:6+
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Mobile Features:
- Planets Mobile
- LEARN TO
Recognise all the planetsy
- Perfect
accompaniment to a telescope gift
- Remote Control included
- All Battery operated
- Ideal for Children 6+ years
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