Astronomical toys based on the principle of ‘learning and enjoying’. These toys have an educational value attached to them as they strive to teach about the stars, planets and other astronomical bodies. The self-made features are sure to make your kids deeply obsessed to astronomy. A number of real-time electronic astronomical toys are available in the market. To make the right choice easier for you, we have compiles below a list of 10 best astronomical toys.
1. 3-in 1 Space Explorer Telescope
Manufacturer: Uncle Milton
Telescope with built-in space images and audio facts. Real working telescope that moves through 10 real NASA space images with synchronized audio narration, 2-3 audio factoids per image. Battery required 3AA(not included).
Price: $26.43
2. Ein-O’s Space Science: Earth’s Moon Box Kit
Manufacturer: Ein-O Science
It contains all components needed to be assembled by the kids to make models of earth and moon. It has also been provided with a guide to help out the kids.
Price: $14.70
3. Galaxy Explorer
Manufacturer: Ein-O Science
It is a fascinating Science kit that helps the kits to discover the mystery of the universe. It gives complete comprehension about the solar system, planets, galaxies, space missions and many more features related to astronomy. It includes 10 galaxy fact cards- Solar System Rockets, Space Shuttle, Galaxies, Comets, Meteor & Meteoroids, Fly-me-to–the moon, Living in Space, Pull of the Earth, Story night and Eclipses. Kids can assemble the Space Shuttle Model and can launch the Galaxy Rocket to kick off his own journey to find the mysterious Universe.
Price: $31.95
4. Linology Solar System & Card Game
Manufacturer: Learning Resources
This game needs six players. The players can put his knowledge to test linking Earth and the Solar System.The kit provides 100 full color cards. The players are asked to match word and picture cards related to astronomy, planets, the sun, stars, constellations and galaxies. It reinforces scientific concepts and vocabulary. Provided with easy to follow instructions, real time photos on cards it has a fantastic get up to make kids glued on to it. Therefore, besides at home, it is a class room favorite too.
Price: $8.95
5. Lunar Lander with Moon Rover
Manufacturer: InAirE-Z Build
During December 1972, in course of the the Appolo 17 Mission, Eugene Cernar and other astronauts drove 6 miles on the Land Rover. This sensational event could be experienced by the kids by assembling the model of Lunar Lander with Moon Rover.
Price: $9.95
6. Fire works Light Show in My Room
Manufacturer: Uncle Milton
It is provided with fire work launcher , bright color on 3-D glasses and good sound effects. It creates incredible fire works inside the room, provided with 8-9 pictures. You are sure to experience the sensational fire works inside the room without any risk or strain.
Price: $24.99
7. Saturn Rocket
Manufacturer: InAir E-Z build
Easy to build model provides with display reminding the first man on the moon, Neil Amstrong’s Appollo 11 mission that blasted on July 16th 969. There are four different sets of this rocket available at this moment.
Price: $9.95
8. Space Shuttle
Manufacturer: InAir E-Z Build
It has an easy to build model along with a display stand that could mark the landing of Space Shuttle Endeavor in California on 1st may 2001.A robotic arm was delivered to the International Space Station.
Price: $9.95
9. Space Station Mir
Manufacturer: In Air E-Z build
This easy to make model , provided with a display stand marks the rocketing of the Mir space into the orbit in 1986. A screwdriver has been included in the set which makes it easier to open and join the different body parts.
Price: $9.95
10. 3-D planets in a Tube glow- in the Dark
Manufacturer: Toys & Games
It provides the fun of experiencing the solar system, provided with 8 miniature glow-in dark planets along with adhesive putty and over 7.5 meter of string to hang all the planets from the ceiling. It helps kids to identify each planet sequentially.
Price: $7.71