Educational Insights Geosafari Motorized Solar System

by Educational Insights

Product Features

• Observe the vastness of space in a dramatic light show
• Base features planetary longitude marks so the planets can be set up to their correct positions
• A/C adapter not included
• Includes a Stardome that converts the unit to a planetarium
• The central tower and the planetary support rods are black so that they "disappear" in a darkened room for a spectacular effect
• The unique stardome converts the unit into a planetarium

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 10.1 x 13.6 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00062RV18
• Item model number: 5237
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Batteries: 4 C batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,294 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #11 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Globes
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The "sun" is lighted with an ultra-bright 1000-hour light bulb inside a yellow orb to shine onto the planets as they orbit around it. The central tower and the planetary support rods are black so that they "disappear" in a darkened room for a spectacular effect. Base features planetary longitude marks so the planets can be set up to their correct positions. Plus, the unique stardome (included) converts the unit into a planetarium. Powered by four C batteries (not included) or A/C adapter (not included in EI-5237).

Product Description

Observe the vastness of space in a dramatic light show! The "sun" is lighted with an ultra-bright 1000-hour light bulb inside a yellow orb to shine onto the planets as they orbit around it. The central tower and the planetary support rods are black so that they "disappear" in a darkened room for a spectacular effect. Base features planetary longitude marks so the planets can be set up to their correct positions. Plus, the unique stardome (included) converts the unit into a planetarium. Powered by four "C" batteries (not included) or A/C adapter (not included).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars great idea, but doesn't work, January 22, 2007

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This looked like a really neat way for our kids to learn more about the solar system. It even comes with a chart to (roughly) align the planets in relation to each other according to time of year. The planetarium feature is a bit dim - I can see the constellations, but can't read the names. Our motor feature doesn't work - the planets do not revolve. We haven't gotten around to sending it back yet. If we get one that works, I would give it a higher rating.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Cute for the Price, September 16, 2010

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M and C's Mom - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Educational Insights Geosafari Motorized Solar System (Toy)

My 4 year old wanted glow in the dark planets to hang from the ceiling, but I couldn't find anything I was happy with in this price range. We love this toy and had fun putting it together. With a 4 year old "helping" it took about 5 minutes to assemble, and I had absolutely no problems. After assembly, you'll need a minimum of 30 inches of space for the planets to rotate properly. The planets do not move at different speeds, and some of the planets don't exactly look as they should, i.e. earth is just colored dark blue. You can operate the toy with just the sun lamp (constellation lamp), just the planet rotation, or both together. The motor for the planet rotation is pretty loud. Overall we like it and my 4 year old insists on falling asleep with the constellation lamp turned on.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy, February 20, 2010

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S. E. Ellis (Houston Tx USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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Do not buy. My wife picked this up to teach a lesson for the solar system and shadows. She kept telling me she was having trouble putting in the C sized batteries, so I got home and tried to figure it out myself. They won't fit, at least not with the door closed. I ended up building an AC adapter to work with it for her lesson, but it was very unimpressive. Not something that's going to wow a principal or kids for that matter.

It's got a standard C cell flashlight battery for the sun and it's really dim even when dialed into the recommended settings. Once the lesson was over we resolved to never use it again.