Name: GeoSafari® Motorized Solar System
Brand: Michaels
SKU: D205689S
Price: 77.99 USD
Rating: 3.3 (31 reviews)

Buy the GeoSafari® Motorized Solar System at Michaels.com. Watch the planets rotate just like they do in space with eight motorized planets and a glowing light-up sun. Turn off the lights and project a star show on the ceiling for the ultimate in-room space experience!

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Watch the planets rotate just like they do in space with eight motorized planets and a glowing light-up sun. Turn off the lights and project a star show on the ceiling for the ultimate in-room space experience!
Psst...They're Learning! Teaches the fundamentals of planetary rotation around the sun. Encourages interest in the solar system. Promotes a love of science and exploration. Perfect for STEM learning.<br>
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Details:
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    <li>From an award-winning line of science toys that will launch a lifelong love of space exploration and introduce key astronomy concepts and terminology!</li>
    <li>Includes a brightly lit sun and 8 rotating planets on a sturdy base</li>
    <li>Includes star dome, which projects constellations on the walls and ceiling</li>
    <li>Night-light feature with auto shut-off</li>
    <li>Inner and outer planets rotate at different speeds for more realistic motion</li>
    <li>Requires 4 AA batteries (not included)</li>
    <li>For ages 8 and up</li>
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This toy was very simplistic for the price paid. It was a great concept but I expected more. The stars are blurred even when close to the ceiling so that feature did not add to the educational value. A few tweaks on the suggested flaws and it would be an idea toy to learn about the solar system. I expected the planets to turn on their axis. They only went around the sun. Also, The planets were not labeled. It was easy to assemble but did not meet my expectations for an educational toy at this price point. I did like the details of each planet. The moon would be great if it can stand apart from the earth I would recommend at a lower price point. I

This product does not work out of the box. It seems many people have this comment and the company's response is to try using Lithium-Ion batteries. Nowhere does it say Li-ion batteries required on the packaging. In the enclosed instruction manual, it does not mention Li-ion batteries and actually states, "Alkaline batteries preferable." So, let me get this straight, after misleading the consumer, your solution is for me to spend another $10-15 on specialized batteries to get this silly thing to work? My kid is already so turned off by it thus far, I'm not sure it's worth spending even more.... So disappointing!! Useless, plastic junk.

The guide doesn't state to buy lithium batteries. I had to call geosafari many times to get a representative. She then told me to use lithium batteries. That's why you get many complaints about this toy not working.

Paul

Much like it seems the majority of people's experience with this product. It didn't work right out of the box. Very disappointed. Will be returning and purchasing one from another company. This was for my 5 year old son whom is fascinated with the planets and space. I think the thing that irritates me the most is that this product is marketed to teachers for use in the classroom. Make a product that doesn't falter and break or just don't make it at all.

I bought this for my daughter who is currently fascinated by space and wants to learn more. My experience is similar to others here. Bought the first one, it didn't. Returned it and bought another. It didn't work either. It seems to me that they are counting on people keeping the non-working product. Bottom line, I won't buy from here again.

Rick

We recieved this as a gift and the light burned out in less than two weeks, so you can no longer see the stars. Messaged them today to hopefully get a replacement part or new product.

This was a gift for my son for Christmas. We opened and assembled and the light and motor do not work.

My son received this as a Christmas gift but when I put the batteries in neither the light or the motor worked. I ordered another one from a store to replace the broken one but that motor did not turn on either. I'm very disappointed since my son loves the planets and was looking forward to watching them spin.

jamjack

Brought this for my son. It worked perfect for the first night. The on/ off switch is kind of archaic. Put him to sleep and put it away. The next morning the light magically stopped working. Replaced the batteries and still doesn't work. Needless to say, I am disappointed.

Lorac

In theory this would be a good idea but as the bulb only lasted a couple of hours and I cannot find a replacement it is useless

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