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Educational Insights Nancy B's Science Club MoonScope Kids Telescope, STEM Toy, Gift for Boys & Girls, Ages 8+
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Brand | Educational Insights |
Theme | Astronomy |
Age Range (Description) | 8 - 12 |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 19.6 x 9 x 4.3 inches |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
About this item
- SPARK MORE CURIOSITY! Encourage your kiddo’s natural curiosity about space, science, and the universe with this fully functional, easy-to-use MoonScope and robust journal packed with engaging, hands-on, astronomy activities
- REAL, WORKING TELESCOPE: Explore Saturn, Jupiter, and even the mountain ranges on the moon, magnified 90x larger
- 22-PAGE ACTIVITY JOURNAL: Eat your way through the lunar phases, write your own moon myth, draw the man in the moon, and so much more – the included journal is packed with inspiring, hands-on activity ideas
- EVERYTHING BEGINNERS NEED INCLUDED: Includes MoonScope with 18x and 90x magnifications, 4 mm and 20 mm all-glass eyepieces, finder scope, moon filter, tripod, and 22-page journal
- SUPPORTS STEM LEARNING: Encourage STEM and STEAM learning with hands-on scientific exploration and discovery
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Product Dimensions | 19.6 x 9 x 4.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B00B1Z6F52 |
Item model number | 5351 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 12 years |
Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #138,489 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #63 in Kids' Telescopes |
Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | January 1, 2018 |
Department | unisex-child |
Manufacturer | Educational Insights |
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Experience science with Nancy Balter. Nobody knows science like Nancy. Her scientific tools and real-life journaling activities provide hands-on science experiences that get kids comfortable and excited about science, giving them the confidence to pursue science further in school and in life. Scientific experiences designed for kids ages 8 to 11 years. MoonScope and Sky Gazer's Activity Journal includes Moon Scope with 18x and 90x magnification, Moon Filter, glow-in-the-dark finder scope, and tripod with built-in red LED for night viewing. Twenty-two-page Sky Gazer's Journal includes astronomy activities, moon stories, and tracking, writing, drawing, and other activities. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch your child’s interest in science out of this world with our educational science toys! Allow our line of microscopes and telescopes show that their world can equally expand by peering down as gazing up. Transform science from a subject in school to a destination for their growing mind with our kids science toys & STEM activities! Educational Insights Science & STEM Toys make a great gift for kids 7, 8, 9, 10+ years.
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Experience science with Nancy Balter. Nobody knows science like Nancy. Her brand-new line of scientific tools and real-life journaling activities provide hands-on science experiences that get kids comfortable and excited about science, giving them the confidence to pursue science further in school and in life. Scientific experiences designed for kids ages 8 to 11years. MoonScope and Sky Gazer's Activity Journal includes Moon Scope with 18x to 90x magnification, Moon Filter and tripod with built-in red LED for night viewing. Twenty-page Sky-Gazers Journal includes stories plus tracking, writing, drawing and other activities. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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Customers like the age range of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's a great beginner's telescope for kids. They also appreciate the appearance. However, some customers have reported issues with performance, visibility, and quality. They mention that the telescope just doesn't work very well, it ceased to work after three days, and that the lenses are blurry. They are also disappointed with the zoom, and size. Customers also disagree on ease of use.
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Customers find the science fundamentals kit to be a great beginner's telescope for kids. They say it's small, lightweight, and durable. Some customers also mention that the telescope is good for younger children but don't expect it to be high quality. That said, most are happy with the age range and recommend it as a perfect gift for young kids.
"...But if your look for a great beginner telescope, this one fits the bill...." Read more
"...say that this Moonscope was a brilliant bargain and an ideal first telescope for my kids." Read more
"...I can, however, attest that it makes a lovely gift in an affordable price range...." Read more
"...There are several different lenses included and actual telescope terms that I had no idea how to use!..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the science fundamentals kit. For example, they say it looks cool, neat, and cute for little girls. Some say it's well-designed and colorful, and makes for a nice presentation. That said, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"This Moonscope is pretty cool !..." Read more
"...The item itself is very cute for little girls and I am planning to buy the other toys that are offered by them but will probably be a little more..." Read more
"...The packaging is well-designed, colorful, and makes for a nice presentation...." Read more
"...Other than that the item looks great and is perfect for little kids to practice using a telescope." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it's easy to assemble and use, while others say it'd be difficult for a beginner.
"This Moonscope is pretty cool ! At first it was really difficult to get the hang of it, but after I finally got the moon in the scope and was able..." Read more
"This is very easy to put together, however beware of the Amazon "open box".....mine came with missing pieces and was broken and was listed as "very..." Read more
"...However it is not very easy to use or very powerful...." Read more
"The telescope was easy to assemble andlare lens works well for dayviewing...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's cheaply made, difficult to focus, and flimsy. Some say that the plastic of items is low grade quality and the telescope itself fell apart. Some customers also say that it is a little expensive for the quality.
"...a clear night with a bright moon, and it turns out this is not a good telescope at all. Don’t waste your money." Read more
"...Price point it’s a bit high for what we consider more of a toy than actual precise scientific instrument." Read more
"...of the Amazon "open box".....mine came with missing pieces and was broken and was listed as "very good"...." Read more
"...With that said, I was disappointed at the quality and do feel like it's a little flimsy...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that the telescope doesn't work very well, the lenses are blurry, and the tripod is flimsy. Some say that the product is a toy and would only work for setting the moon. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the product.
"We were very disappointed to discover this doesn’t work at all...." Read more
"...It is definitely a toy and would only really work for setting the moon (thus being called a "moonscope") so if you are expecting high quality you'll..." Read more
"...This telescope is practically unusable because of the flimsy tripod that it comes with. The optics are OK, I have no complaints about the optics...." Read more
"...I love Amazon. But you guys gotta pull this piece of junk. It not only doesn't work but it is so offensively useless...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the visibility of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's difficult to see anything at night with the microscope and telescope. Some customers also mention that the lenses are small and make it difficult to view anything. Overall, most are disappointed with the product's visibility and recommend it only for beginners.
"...Looking at stars or planets (like Mars) is actually difficult to get into view correctly. The glow in the dark strip on the view finder is brilliant...." Read more
"...noticed a slight crack in the smaller lenses which made it difficult to view anything, looking to get that replaced...." Read more
"This telescope can’t see stars or barely the moon it’s bad" Read more
"...It is for beginners because it doesn't enable you to see stars etc very close up...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the zoom of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's cheaply made and difficult to focus. Some customers also report that the focus knobs were broken off and the view finder fell out after adjusting it.
"...So, like I said, it was REALLY hard to get it to focus and get the moon in the scope at first, but after much trial and error we did it, at first I..." Read more
"...When it arrived, we began putting it together and a piece snapped off that would attach the tube and tripod...." Read more
"...It is a little bit hard to focus on what you want at the beginning but after using it awhile you get used to it and it is amazing to be able to see..." Read more
"...It was also difficult to focus. The mechanism for focusing worked, but there wasn't as much detail as you would hope for...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's too small, cheaply built, and not tall enough for most 5 to 7-year olds. They also say that the stand is too short and that the view finder and moonscope are too small. Customers also say the product is a total waste of space and a piece of useless plastic.
"...And the tripod is not very tall so you will probably want to set it on a table or something to give you some height...." Read more
"...Tripod height is a bit a struggle. Its short so you have to put it on a table...." Read more
"...My only complaint is the small stand is too short...." Read more
"Wish the stand was taller. But overall nice. My favorite xmas Santa brought my daughter although she’s not that interested." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
We think the moonscope was fun and educational but it could be improved.
1) Better instruction on what the various parts do
2) Tripod height is a bit a struggle. Its short so you have to put it on a table. But if you put on a regular table the it can become too tall for kids to look through
3) It needs a bag to hold the lens so they don’t get lost
4) Price point it’s a bit high for what we consider more of a toy than actual precise scientific instrument.
My daughter not only loves to look at the moon and stars but also likes to play pretend with it too.
(Please remember, it takes a couple of minutes to adjust into focus)
The activity journal was an added gem. It included so many tips to help you get the most out of your moonscope for example: There is a Moon Phase chart that has you fill in a full moon for 28 days according to what you see that night and when you are done, you see the whole moon cycle that was recorded by you. So fascinating and fun for children!
We downloaded the Stars Walk 2 App on our phone which I would definitely recommend for finding constellations and as a reminder of upcoming comets and meteor showers.
I am excited for upcoming astrological events, because my kids will be witnessing them all with this telescope.
All in all I would say that this Moonscope was a brilliant bargain and an ideal first telescope for my kids.
(Please remember, it takes a couple of minutes to adjust into focus)
The activity journal was an added gem. It included so many tips to help you get the most out of your moonscope for example: There is a Moon Phase chart that has you fill in a full moon for 28 days according to what you see that night and when you are done, you see the whole moon cycle that was recorded by you. So fascinating and fun for children!
We downloaded the Stars Walk 2 App on our phone which I would definitely recommend for finding constellations and as a reminder of upcoming comets and meteor showers.
I am excited for upcoming astrological events, because my kids will be witnessing them all with this telescope.
All in all I would say that this Moonscope was a brilliant bargain and an ideal first telescope for my kids.
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 2, 2021