Galilea Moon-Phase Clock

by Sculpture Jeux

Product Features

• Cool clock depicts the daily evolution of the Moon's phases during its 29.5 day cycle
• Black shield revolves around a detailed lunar globe to simulate the amount of lunar face in shadow
• Quartz-controlled clock displays the accurate time and date
• Powered by one AA battery, included
• Artfully designed conversation piece stands 9-1/2" high

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000VS91PQ
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,791 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
  • #92 in Industrial & Scientific > Science Education > Geography Classroom Supplies

Product Description

Galilea Moon-Phase Clock - Galilea captures the moon's many phases through the perpetual movement of a matte black shield that revolves around a detailed serigraphy of the moon, symbolizing the portion of the moon that is in shadow. -- A quartz movement clock and a calendar indicate the time as well as the day and month. Made in France. 24cm tall. The movement is silent. Designed by Bernard Vuarnesson.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Educational Item, but Only for a Bookshelf, March 21, 2009

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J. DeMeo "naturalenergyworks" (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Galilea Moon-Phase Clock

This item has a battery-powered clockwork motor timed to the lunar phase. The motor turns a shading cup across an image of the lunar face, replicating what you see outside. It is not something to hold or do things with, but sits on a shelf and tells you what's going on outside. It also has a standard civil-time clock which is quite accurate. Good for adults or children, but don't expect this to be "entertainment". It is educational, especially for kids with an interest in astronomy and such. Probably not for the "game-boy" football-minded child, nor for the adults of a similar unfocused, "Entertainment Tonight" mind-set.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moon Phase Watching, March 29, 2010

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Marv "sialia" (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews

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

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Galilea Moon-Phase Clock

This purchase was a present for a nephew, his wife and young daughters, 3 and 8 years old, both interested in the night sky. I have owned 2 of the clocks for about 5 years and, even as an adult, enjoy watching them. The clock is an excellent tool for learning and for just every day enjoyment.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Far too cheaply made for the money., January 6, 2012

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S. Hood - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Galilea Moon-Phase Clock

I sent this has a gift and received a call from the recipient stating that based upon what I had paid he felt obligated to advise me to return it. It was far too cheaply made to justify the price.