Space Exploration Kit

£40.00
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews

UK Standard Delivery normally £5.50, usually delivered in 3-5 working days (Mon-Fri)

Create your very own solar system with this planetarium model. Build and paint it, and view a funky space-themed slideshow by constructing a space projector. You can even take your obsession to infinity by adding an epic-sized solar system poster and glow-in-the-dark stars. Truly out-of-this-world and with a huge range of projects to follow, the Space Exploration Kit is the gift for budding astronomers. More Details
  • Payment: No modifications can be made to the delivery address once payment is complete. Made To Order art prints and canvas are fulfilled by our specialist print partner King & McGaw, and cannot be cancelled or returned so please check you are happy with the visual before payment.

    UK* and Isle of Man Standard Delivery 
    £5.50 for everything except Made to Order and Alcohol 
    £9.00 Made to Order unframed art print / rolled canvas
    £15.36 Made to Order framed print / stretched canvas size XS-L
    XL / more than one framed print delivery calculated at checkout
    £11.50 Alcohol sent using Age Verified Service

    Need it quicker, or to an international destination? Please see our Delivery and Tracking page for more options.

    Standard Delivery estimate is 3-5 working days for everything except Made to Order
    Express Delivery estimate is 2-3 working days for everything except Made to Order
    Next Working Day Delivery for everything except Made to Order and Alcohol will be on Mon-Fri the day after you place your order before 1pm. So if you place your order before 1pm Thurs you should receive Friday. If you place your order before 1pm Fri you will receive after the weekend. 

    UK Made to Order Prints and Canvas fulfilled by our specialist print partner King & McGaw:  
    Made to Order unframed prints/rolled canvas usually delivered within 6 working days
    Made to Order framed prints/stretched canvas usually delivered within 11 working days

    For a mixed basket that contains a combination of these products, a combined delivery charge applies.

    Easy tracking - see our Delivery and Tracking 
    Easy returns - see our Returns and Exchanges 

    *We’re currently unable to ship to Northern Ireland while we are working our way through new regulation but we hope to make available our Science Museum merchandise again in the future.

Full Product Description

The Space Exploration Kit includes:

  • 1 solar system planetarium assembly set (includes a set of 3D solar system plastic planets, stand and rotating arms, 9 steel bars, 1 strip of paint pots, 1 glow paint, 1 brush, 1 Saturn ring template, and sandpaper)
  • 1 space projector assembly set (includes 2 case halves, 2 focusing rings, 1 battery case cover, 2 convex lenses, 11 screws, 1 support, 1 LED holder, and 2 terminal caps)
  • 40 glow stars (2 sizes)
  • 12 space projector slides
  • Solar system poster
  • 8-page instructions booklet


This kit is the perfect present for kids who love science and have big ambitions.

Specifications

age group

5+ years

battery info

3x AAA (not included)

composition

Fibres, metal, paint, paper and plastic

Not included

Small crosshead screwdriver

Product code

508445

product dimensions

28.5 x 37.5 x 6.5cm

Safety warning

Warning: choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years.

Suitable for

Children and adults

Customer Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 3 reviews
100%would recommend this product
3 reviews
  • Jane T.
    Verified Buyer
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    Space Exploration Kit
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    16 seconds ago
    Excellent

    Brilliant set given to my 5 year old granddaughter. She absolutely loves it and has been showing and telling me all about space.

  • Susan M.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Space Exploration Kit
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Perfect

    I look forward to hearing how well a 7 year old enjoys the contents as I feel sure he will.

  • John L.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Space Exploration Kit
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Educational device.

    An excellent educational device.