As star theater/toy planetariums go, the Uncle Milton Star Theater SE was about par for the course. Ie., it was a little disappointing. In any kid’s bedroom with a normal ceiling, the stars are a little hard to see. I had to put it on a shelf (or high dresser) which made it closer to […]

I love almost all of the Ein-O Science toys and this one was no exception. This Discovery Tank “opens up the spectacular expanse of space” as it claims in the toy’s description. Okay, so that’s a little hokey but it’s still a pretty cool toy. It comes with a small mobile of the solar system […]

This is a pretty clever toy for any kid interested in astronomy or the solar system. And it makes a perfect night light for any younger kids who may be starting to get interested in science. With this nifty science toy, kids can look up at their own moon in their own room. You can […]

This is a pretty cool kit by SmartLab Toys- one of the best makers of educational science toys and kits around. This one comes with a small planetarium and solar system model. What I think makes SmartLab Toys one of the best toy suppliers is the great books each kit comes with. Most are geared […]

This was a pretty basic solar system model put out by Slinky Science for around $20. I put this one together with my soon-to-be six year old and while he was able to help with most of it, some of the assembly took a little more dexterity than he has. In particular, putting the string […]

Manufacturer: Uncle Milton
This is an interesting concept for an astronomy toy available anywhere science kits are sold. It’s a pretty detailed representation of the moon but what’s most fun about it is that it lights up through the different phases. A child can control it with the remote control (which only works within about 12 […]