How does this move if it's not electronic?

The model uses a wind-up gearbox and various other gears to spin the planets at varying rates.

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Orbiting Solar System

Product ID: 321632844

Details

Age range (description)
Kid
Brand
Thames &
Item dimensions L x W x H
25.4 x 6.4 x
Size
Small
Theme
Physics

📏compact 25.4 x 6.4 x 27.9 cm

🪐8+ interactive planets

⚙️hands-on assembly kit

Description

🌌 Bring the universe to your fingertips—don’t just learn space, live it!

COMPACT PORTABLE - Sized to fit any desk or study space, making learning on-the-go a breeze.
NGSS ALIGNED SCIENCE FUN - Perfect for classrooms and homeschoolers aiming to meet modern science standards.
EXPLORE THE COSMOS HANDS ON - Build and orbit your own solar system model for immersive STEM learning.
DESIGNED FOR BUDDING ASTRONOMERS - Engages kids 6+ with interactive planetary motion and space science discovery.
BOOST CURIOSITY CRITICAL THINKING - Encourages observation and scientific reasoning through playful exploration.

The Orbiting Solar System STEM Kit by Thames & Kosmos is a compact, hands-on educational model designed for children aged 6 and up. It features 8 interactive planets that orbit to demonstrate planetary motion, supporting NGSS-aligned learning objectives. Ideal for classrooms, homeschoolers, and science fairs, this kit fosters curiosity and scientific thinking through engaging assembly and exploration of Earth and space science.

Specifications

ASIN	B08TVY9TMD
Age Range Description	Kid
Best Sellers Rank	191,310 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1,755 in Educational Science Kits
Brand Name	Thames & Kosmos
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (242)
Educational Objective	STEM
Global Trade Identification Number	00814743015685
Included Components	sheet plastic
Is Assembly Required	Yes
Item Dimensions	25.4 x 6.4 x 27.9 centimetres
Item Type Name	Build your own planets
Item Weight	59 g
Manufacturer	Thames and Kosmos
Manufacturer Part Number	550037
Material Type	Plastic
Maximum Age Recommendation	144.0
Minimum Age Recommendation	72.0
Model Number	550037
Number of Packs	1
Set Name	Orbiting Solar System
Size	Small
Sub Brand	thames
Theme	Physics
UPC	814743015685
Unit Count	1.0 count

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