Telescope and Astronomy Kit
A telescope making and astronomy kit to create a fun stargazing activity with your favourite small creative curious person! A brilliant and thoughtful gift.
More and more we just want to spend quality time with our kids don't we? So finding something fun and engaging that our children can enjoy and we can share in together is brilliant!
It's exactly why we designed our Astronomical Adventure kit. A pack full of fun that Mum or Dad and the kiddo can do together. And then you have a bit of bonus "stay up late" time to see the stars!
The kit includes:
A "make your own" working telescope with 6.5 magnification - the same magnification as Galileo himself used when he discovered four moons orbiting Jupiter!
The telescope is straightforward to make with comprehensive instructions but can be a little fiddly when glueing the lenses in place. We recommend the grown-up does that part.
A poster of well-known constellations observable from the UK. Use this illustration to help you find the constellations and then hang as a print when your activity is over.
Some fun, space-themed conversation starters for extra giggles that have been printed on gorgeous silver backed paper. You can have a lot of fun during your stargazing session answering questions like "how long would it take to travel to the moon by hot air balloon?" and "what are stars made of?" Take turns and give yourself points for the most original, the most silly, or the most convincing answers.
Once you're finished with the questions, this sheet can be trimmed into strips following the dotty cut lines and turned into beautiful origami mini stars. Full instructions are included. It's so easy once you have got the knack, and they make beautiful decorative details.
A space fact sheet about planets and constellations so you can get super clever about it all.
Then as a keepsake and reminder of the fun you had together, we've included a star-shaped keyring that says "we are all made of star stuff".
made from:
This stargazing fun pack is made from paper, card and stardust (everything is essentially stardust though, right?)
The cardboard telescope parts “pop” out from a printed card template. You then get to build a working telescope yourself with the two enclosed lenses and some glue (not provided)
dimensions:
As a clearance item, there's no Kraft envelope with this kit. Just all the bits you need to make the telescope and all the posters and the keyring.
Please note: this kit is not a toy and requires adult participation.
Adult supervision and assistance is required. Glue is not included in the activity for safety reasons, you will need to provide your own glue.
Whilst all children will enjoy the star gazing part of this activity, we estimate that those over the age of 8 will get the most educational benefit.
Not suitable for children under the age of 5 - Contains small parts that could be a choking hazard. Should be used with adult supervision
Please take care to assemble this product correctly.
All of our products are created in house and are made to order. For items that do not require proofing, we aim to post within 1-2 days of you placing your order. Items that require a proof will take a little longer and we will only post once you are completely happy with the design. If you have ordered a framed print or a canvas, then this will add around a week to the whole process.
If you have a date that you need something by, please let us know and we'll do our best to meet your requirements.
- Standard delivery is £2.75 and free to all postcodes within mainland UK on orders over £25. We use Royal Mail Tracked 48 to provide a fully trackable service.
- Express delivery is £6.95. We use Royal Mail Tracked 24 for this service.
- International delivery is £12. We use Royal Mail's Tracked international service.
- For large bulk orders additional courier charges will apply. Please contact us for a quote.
This item is not a toy.
Do not leave children unsupervised with the item.
Small parts may cause choking. Keep away from naked flames and heat sources.
Manufactured by:
Betsy Benn Limited, 6 Manchester Park, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL519EJ. enquiries@betsybenn.co.uk
We have ensured all our products comply with GSPR and other EU directives. Our EU Responsible Person (for EU authorities only) is:
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Pärnu mnt 139b-14 11317 Tallinn, Estonia hello@eucompliancepartner.com
