{"product_id":"orbiter-astronomy","title":"Orbiter Astronomy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kit is a classic hands-on tool used to demonstrate the orbital mechanics of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. It typically uses a central light source and rotating arms to show how alignment causes astronomical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sun: Usually a large yellow sphere with a bright internal light or LED to simulate sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Earth and Moon: Scaled spheres mounted on a \"Three-Sphere Linkage\" or Tellurion mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mechanism: A gear or pulley system that allows the Earth to rotate on its axis while the Moon orbits it, and both orbit the Sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducational Concepts Demonstrated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar Eclipse: Occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunar Eclipse: Occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting Earth’s shadow on the Moon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUmbra and Penumbra: Most kits allow students to see the \"dark\" central shadow (umbra) and the \"lighter\" outer shadow (penumbra).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay\/Night Cycles: The rotation of the Earth sphere demonstrates the concept of time and light exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SmartLabs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46930642731161,"sku":"JN-IN-003","price":400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/3584\/1945\/files\/orbiter-astronomy-2786278.png?v=1778274857","url":"https:\/\/smartlabs.co.za\/products\/orbiter-astronomy","provider":"SmartLabs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}