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(Amateur Astronomer's Backpack Kit
Get your kids hooked on observing the night sky! This complete introductory astronomy kit comes with the Klutz Backyard Stars fold-out guide for finding the constellations, a pair of binoculars to see craters on the moon and other night sky objects, a red-beam mini flashlight for reading star charts in the dark, a compass for finding direction, observation sheets for kids to record what they see, and the book Planets, Moons, and Stars to learn more about our solar system. It comes with a backpack, so your young astronomer can conveniently bring along these tools on stargazing expeditions. Ages 7-13.- Backpack - Your kids can easily take this durable backpack with them wherever they go! It is compact and comfortable, with room astronomy gear and more. Padded shoulder straps and back.
- 8 x 21 Compact Binoculars - High-quality binoculars that are small, light, and easy for kids to use. They can hang around the neck, or slip into one of the backpack's side pockets.
- Backyard Stars Guide - Use this fold-out guide to identify stars from the backyard year-round and orient yourself to the night sky using the North Star and the Big Dipper.
- Astronomy Observation Sheets (10) - Use these sheets to record observations of the night sky and track the movement of the stars and planets.
- Red Beam Flashlight - Save your night vision with this red beam light rather than a regular flashlight.
- Compass - This will help ensure you are facing the right way when finding a place to stargaze.
- Planets, Moons, and Stars - Learn more about the nine planets in our solar system and their moons, as well as the sun and 13 constellations in this colorful and informational book.
- Instructions - Our instructions include tips on getting started viewing the night sky, how to use binoculars, and more.
- This kit is packaged in an environmentally-friendly white cardboard box.
