Trippensee Basic Planetarium Model
An economical, lighted planetarium made by the makers of the world famous TrippenseeĀ® Planetarium. Chain and sprocket drive, sturdy plastic arm with compass for locating North Star, Earth globe with map, and moon globe movable to any position. Sun, 6 in. diameter and Earth, 3 in. diameter, on a 13 in. arm, overall height 12 in., overall length 22 in. Base dial marked with seasons, months of the year, and signs of the zodiac. The light graphically illustrates solar and lunar eclipses and the phases of the moon. It is made of the finest, toughest, most colorful plastics. This planetarium will give many, many years of trouble-free service. A complete, easy-to-read instruction book with diagrams is included.
*NOTE: This TrippenseeĀ® Planetarium model is carefully constructed of polished nickel-plated brass, stainless steel, and durable plastics. Gears, pinions, and bushings are accurately machined and finished. A comprehensive instruction manual is included with the planetarium.