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Space Theater Planetarium | 
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| Brand: Poof Slinky
Category: Toy
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 14421
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Age: 8 - 14 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 9 x 5.9
MPN: 06400
Model: 6400
UPC: 071547064008
EAN: 0071547064008
ASIN: B000063TQM
Release Date: June 12, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Project the night sky onto your ceiling! | | • | The most detailed and scientifically accurate planetarium for the home! | | • | Ages 8 and Up |
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Product Description
The Space Theater Planetarium Science Kit features detailed, scientifically accurate views of the night sky, with views of the Northern Hemisphere sky for any day and hour of night and 4 close-up seasonal views. Includes a star guide manual with charts, an Audio CD Star Guide, base, night sky mask, 5 space window disks, star dome with 5 constellation masks, adapter ring, and halogen bulb. Ages 8+
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 A decent purchase September 21, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I went back an forth on whether to purchase this item based on the reviews. They ran about 50/50. I was looking for something to project stars or something like them on the ceiling for my girlfriend who is in love with the stars. Being that we reside in Las Vegas, the stars are difficult to see with all the lights.
This home planetarium is a reasonably priced option. Unless you want to shell out 300 bucks for a fancy one that actually uses laser technology and just projects a representation of the Milky Way rather than actual stars and constellations. I chose this one because it was cost effective and actually projected the stars as white light in a dark room rather than creating shadows using a clear ball with a light source inside.
The unit works well and uses easily replaceable bulbs and batteries. Different masks are included to show accurate representations and you can reference any day out of any month at any time to find just what constellations are visible in the sky.
I wouldn't say that it is a toy for a rough and tumble child as it is made of plastic and could break easily if thrown or stepped on. However, it was just perfect for what I wanted it for.
 Stellar Toy Not So Spectacular January 26, 2006
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I ordered this item with the hopes of creating a fun bedtime environment for my 2-year-old, thinking that the display of stars on her bedroom ceiling would be spectacular. Instead, I was disappointed that this toy achieved nothing more than I could have produced with black construction paper, a hole puncher, and a flashlight.
The base does not rotate, so the "stars" (which are merely small circles of light) only cover a small portion of the surface onto which they are projected. Overall, I was disappointed that this toy did not meet the expectations which motivated its purchase. Maybe it would be more purposeful in another situation - for example, a school project to simply learn more about constellations and how to identify them.
Even though I was disappointed with my purchase, I would not necessarily say that the item does not meet its item description - it just simply does not produce a spectacular "planetarium-like" display and is not worth the price of $29.99.
Better than the other two star projectors I bought (and returned!) November 28, 2005
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
This was my third try at trying to find a star projector for my son's room...The first was the "Star Theater II"(horrible!). Then I tried the "Create a night sky projection kit"(too much work punching non-perforated holes to make the stars and constructing the paper dome and base with double sided tape, that by the way was a complete mess, to only get the thing taped together for the very cheaply made lamp not to work!). By the time I purchased this one, my expectations were not very high.
When I put the batteries in the Space Theater, the connection was bad at the battery contacts...the light would not stay on unless you pressed the batteries. I took it back to the hobby store and they adjusted the contact. When I finally got the it in my son's room, I wasn't blown away...just satisfied that his ceiling finally looked like it had stars on it. Actually, when you first turn it on, it looks like white circles, but after 5 minutes, dim the light on the projector and it actually doesn't look too bad (the handbook has a section on using the dimmer switch).
Overall, I'm satisfied with my purchase.
Mini planetarium does a fine job. August 12, 2005
34 out of 34 found this review helpful
Overall I am pleased with this product. I work for a science center with a real planetarium and wanted an inexpensive, easy to use unit to do outreach programs for small groups. I think this is the best of what is available in the "toy" planetariums. It is accurate enough and the constellations are easy to identify. I use a colored laser pointer to help sort and identify stars for my audience. This is a good suggestion for anyone who buys this product to share with their child. My biggest disappointment is that is requires a pretty dark room to show up well. Otherwise, I would recommend it for any budding astronomers, young or old.
 Disappointed August 4, 2005
23 out of 25 found this review helpful
My 2 yo daughter LOVES stars, and her first visit to a planetarium was mesmerizing for her. We wanted to create a night sky effect on her ceiling for bedtime enjoyment, and thought this would be easier than putting up hundreds of glow stickers. This toy is dimly lit, covers only a tiny area, and must be placed very close to the ceiling to have any effect. You are much better off getting lots of the plastic glow stars or star stickers.... such stickers work even better if you buy a UV flashlight to shine on them. Don't waste your money on this lame toy.
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