Young astronomers will delight in OWI’s newest Mini Solar Kit – as they build, paint and watch their very own Solar System come to life with real solar energy. Planets orbit around the solar-paneled “sun” that drives a motor so the planets actually move. This excellent educational solar kit provides a hands-on lesson about how solar power drives a motor. The kit comes with 6 colors of opaque acrylic paint, plus brush—which makes for the perfect exercise in science and creativity.

This item was featured in Educational Dealer Magazine as “one of the items most ordered at the NSSEA show…Great New Products from Ed Expo 2010”.

What you'll get:

• Solar Panel
• Planets
• Paint
• Paintbrush
• Detailed Instruction Manual

Incredible Science Fun Learning Ideas:

• Explore the solar system and learn about its amazing features.
  
• Makes a great companion to a lesson on energy, motion and "green" science.
• Learn all about renewable solar energy.

SPECS:

• Solar Panel Output: 75mA
• Assembled Size: 250 (diameter) X 92 (h)
• Unit Weight: 138g
• Solar Cell Life: 2 yrs in normal use
• Motor: 12,000rpm/1.2v DC
• Power Consumption: 30mA
  
• Tool needed: diagonal cutter; screwdriver
  
• Piece count: 71

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.