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Tell stories under the stars, make a rocket, look at the constellations or program a Mars rover with this astronomy kit that’s sure to awaken imagination.
This kit contains a Homestar Flux portable planetarium, a DIY rocket kit with balloon and alka seltzer rockets, four Merge Cubes, and a Sphero RVR robot. The kit also contains an activity guide with a broad range of programs you could run for all ages.
Activities include:
Storytelling under the stars with a portable planetarium
Making your own alka seltzer powered rocket or balloon rockets
Exploring the solar system in Augmented Reality (AR) with a Merge cube
Programming a rover to explore Mars
Note that to use the Sphero RVR and Merge Cube, you will require devices that are not included (eg. tablets/iPads/phones). We include small quantities of consumables (alka seltzer and balloons), however you may need to supplement these.
Booking details for expressions of interest
Suitable for: Ages 6+ (this kit is not Curriculum-aligned)
Cost: $85 (GST inclusive) for a 2-week loan
Delivery: Kits will be delivered by post. We pay for posting the kit to you, you pay for return postage. Other arrangements may be possible upon booking.
Please read our booking conditions and cancellation policy before proceeding.
