National Geographic 9105000 Astro Planetarium Multimedia, Black

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The device can be powered by three AA batteries (supplied), or by 5V DC power cable (not supplied). (Image credit: Tantse Walter) In this test report, I would like to list not only the characteristics of the Home Planetarium Bresser junior AstroPlanetarium deluxe but also my own experiences. There are six big, tactile buttons on the front to power on and off, control the speed of rotation, open the disk tray, activate the 'shooting star' feature and set the sleep timer. Like the National Geographic Astro Planetarium, there is a wheel to turn to select the night sky you want to see according to date and time. Little tabs in the disk tray guide you to insert the disk in the correct position. This adorable star-shaped star projector is decorated with subtle drawings, so is sure to bring happiness to any bedroom or nursery. We love how this night light has 2 built-in lullabies which can help to soothe young children to sleep along with the relaxing coloured stars- although we would have liked more options!

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The six buttons which control the functions of the projector are intuitive, and each has a little logo to demonstrate what they do. You don't really need to read the instructions to get going aside from working out how to set the time and date (open the disc tray and turn the dial). The function buttons, timer, shooting star and left and right rotations all have a little LED indicator light on them so you can easily see when they are activated. The radio controls are a little less intuitive, more on that later. National Geographic Astro Planetarium: Performance Simple natural science for children: Kosmos has been well-known for this for decades. Young astronomers can get closer to space, almost like using a science kit. With the illustrated instruction and the beautifully prepared learning material, your children will have fun working through the subject independently. The planetarium is easy to use and shows a realistic starry sky. You can also choose to have the image with or without constellation markings. The stars themselves appear rather large, and the image is slightly blurred at the edges. A rotatable star chart (planisphere) and planetarium software are included in the scope of delivery. Especially with its low price the Bresser junior AstroPlanetarium deluxe convinced me so much that it became the price-performance winner and landed in 4th place in my test. At a distance of two meters between the projector and the wall, the projection area is about 5.9 ft. x 7.2 ft. large. In my eyes, this is also the optimal distance. In my experience, the home planetarium should not be set up further than three meters away.For example, the shooting star function can be activated via various buttons. This causes a shooting star to appear at the same position on the projection every 40 seconds. Below the wheels, there are six buttons. One of them can be used to switch the planetarium on and off. To switch off, you have to hold the button for several seconds. This prevents the device from being switched off accidentally. Use the dial to select what the night sky looks like on a specific time and date (Image credit: Tantse Walter) Focusing the projection is quite easy with the focusing wheel around the lens. Two wheels on the front of the device also allow the star image to be set to a specific day in the year and the time to the half-hour. First, you have to use three AA batteries, which supply the device with power. To do this, open a lid, remove the screwed cover underneath and place the batteries in the compartment. Afterward, you have to close everything again and put the projector on the stand.

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Among those aimed at small children, you can also find some with a built-in selection of lullabies or relaxing tunes that you can play to help your child or baby relax and fall asleep. The button controls are simple and almost identical to the National Geographic Astro Planetarium, in all but shape. (Image credit: Tantse Walter) This beams countless stars onto the dome, making it seem that you are actually standing under the real starry sky. After inserting the batteries and closing the planetarium, place it in the stand. Next, one of the two star disks is inserted. The insertion hole is opened by pressing a button on the front. The discs can only be used in one position. The National Geographic Astro Planetarium comes with both customer support and a two-year guarantee, extended to five years when you register the product online. This gives extra peace of mind as you can be assured you're covered if there are any teething problems or issues with functionality. Should I buy the National Geographic Astro Planetarium?If you have a little one who is afraid of the dark, this little turtle plush toy with a glowing, star-projecting shell will become their friend to light up the darkness. It can sit next to beds or prams and project a colourful night sky onto the ceiling, or can even be cuddled with in bed. The imprint on the planetarium has high quality and does not detach. Furthermore, there are three pads on the upper side of the stand for a secure hold of the round projector. Thus it did not happen that the planetarium shifted randomly during use.

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The focus can be easily adjusted. All you have to do is rotate the frame around the lens. The rest of the operation was also very easy for me. Using two wheels on the front, you can set an exact date with time. This allows you to display the starry sky at a specific time. It offers only 8,000 stars per disc and therefore not quite as many as the Homestar Original / Star Theatre by Sega or the Homestar Flux, nevertheless, it convinced me above all by a multiplicity of functions, its simple operation as well as its low price. Projectors that have added timers means that you can place it in your child’s room as a night light, or let it project stars by your bed as you fall asleep, knowing that they will automatically turn off in the amount of time of your choice. A recommendation service that carefully researches each product and consults with experts across many disciplines.If you want to make your bedroom as close to an actual planetarium as possible, this is the product for you. It is made by Japanese company Sega Toys, so you can be sure of the high-standard quality. This product is claimed to be able to project an amazing 60,000 stars onto your wall or ceiling, with silent disc rotation and option shooting stars making it an even more magical sight. I would generally rate the quality as good. The Bresser junior AstroPlanetarium deluxe basically looks very stable and at first, glance appears cleanly processed. A power-saving LED is also used. The projection appears accordingly bright and only a small heat development takes place. Unlike usual star projectors, this product has two sides that can project different images depending on which one you flip upwards. The side with a blue dome acts as a home planetarium and can project stars and constellations across the room. The other side can project various space-related images, which are guaranteed to excite any young one eager to walk on the moon. Therefore the star images on the star image disc are well recognizable. The names on it were written in Latin and are clearly legible at close range if you have perfectly adjusted the sharpness.

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With a timer, the room planetarium can be switched off automatically after 30 or 60 minutes. With this function, the device can also be used as a kind of night light.Firstly, place the planetarium unit over the stand and keep it on a flat surface. The optimal projection distance should be 1.8 to 2 metres. Press the star disc tray eject button and install the star disc once the tray opens. Keep in mind to match the disc keys to the tray ridges. Set the date and time of the night sky you want to view, while the star disc tray is open. Close the tray and turn on the projector light. Adjust the viewing angle and focus to enjoy a viewing experience. What star functions are available? Like other home electronics, star projectors have various power options that you should take into consideration while thinking about where you’ll want to place the projector, and how long you plan on using it each time.