Space for children. A few ideas for Cosmonautics Day
This working week is crowned by one of the most amazing holidays that we are truly proud of - Cosmonautics Day.
This pride is passed down from generation to generation, and despite the fact that our space industry is often criticized for various reasons today, we still treat the date of April 12 with trepidation and excitement.
How to please and surprise a child on this day:
Virtual Travels
Once we have already detailed space VR applications that you might be curious to look at:
Titans of Space
A schematic educational application in the form of a small space travel, during which you get acquainted with the planets of the solar system. As you approach them, background information is issued, and for the effect of presence, "virtual" arms and legs are drawn.
Solar System VR
Drawn on the C grade, an application that, by and large, does not carry any educational value: you fly, you relax ...
VR Solar System
Another travel genre application with decent granularity. Recognizable objects just float past you.
VR Cosmic Tour
A very dynamic application for this genre. Objects fly by pretty quickly to peppy music.
Solar System VR Cardboard 3D
An application in lesson format, but unfortunately in English.
StarTracker VR -Mobile Sky Map
Virtual home planetarium: when you hover over the constellation you will see how it turns into a figure, in honor of which it was named. Accompanying comments are given.
VR Star Night Sky View Walk
A rather simple English-language application, which, however, will allow you to remember the schematic image of the constellations.
VR Mars Walk 3D
Application in the format of "Walks". In this case, on Mars. Moreover, importantly, you can walk even sitting on a chair - so that the child does not crash into a corner.
Space Dive VR
Calm spacewalk with comments in English.
VR Moon Walk 3D
And another walk application from the same authors. A distinctive feature of the series is that walking is implemented at the program level, which is pretty safe for young viewers.
VR Space Extended Free The
application allows you to become an observer of a space mission and launch a satellite.
VR Solar System Roller Coaster
Slow cart ride on space rails surrounded by celestial bodies.
Astronaut
Application in Russian with several options for missions. You can visit the sketchy MSC or go into outer space. Detailing is average.
Earth in Space VR 360
A short visualization on how our planet looks in space.
What to see
Homido V2 Deluxe is one of the most advanced models of this brand, which is characterized by impeccable assembly, which provides comfort and convenience even with prolonged wear. A viewing angle of 105 degrees, suitable for smartphones from 4.2 to 6 ''.
Homido Prime is the new from Homido 2019. Here, the increased viewing angle is 110 degrees + a couple of thrown inches under modern smartphones: 4.5 - 6.3 ''. Glasses can be used with optical glasses; the interpupillary distance is also fully adjustable here.
VR Lefant - glasses are good because the kit comes with a controller. The interface of some applications suggests its presence. Suitable for smartphones from 4.7 to 6``.
VR Shinecone- also not without a twist. Updated model 4.0, which received built-in speakers. Full immersion in VR along with smartphones with a diagonal of 4.5 to 6 ''.
Models of the solar system
Educational toys that need to be assembled, correctly placed in their places, correctly painted. One of the most straightforward models - it costs within a thousand rubles .
A rather amusing toy, complete with everything you need: brushes, paints, a stand and plastic halves of the spheres from which you need to make the planets. Similar Chinese models were found hanging. Previously, there was a set of suspended planets in the Imaginarium store, but something does not open on the Russian site - they are preserved in the Spanish catalog.
They do not need to be folded - they are sold already assembled.
Korbo 154 Cosmo - Space Designer.
In addition to the fact that it can be assembled by analogy with the model of the solar system - to arrange the planets, there are still opportunities to collect different space objects: a lunar rover, a spaceship.
Objects are driven by a simple gear mechanism.
Planets are made quite simply and schematically. Plus included:
Home planetariums
Small projectors that project the starry sky or planets of the solar system directly onto the ceiling. Great educational toy. There are different sizes, different compatibility, different prices.
Most often, several disks are already included.
The toy quickly exhausts itself, but it can be used for a rather long time as a calming background "for falling asleep".
Telescopes
You can also look at the starry sky in a natural way: one of the most affordable today is a telescope. The assortment is huge, the prices are “not space”, and the availability is amazing: in almost any children's store you can find the simplest model.
For the first observations, simple telescopes are quite enough - this is the level "the moon is a little closer than from the window." For example:
Veber 400/80 Az is an amateur reflector telescopethat is well equipped and will not require additional investments at the initial level.
Eyepieces included:
Veber 350 * 70 Az is an amateur refractor telescope that is quite compact in size and comes with a desktop tripod, which can be replaced with any other photo tripod if desired. From home and outdoors will provide good visibility in a comfortable environment.
Eyepieces included:
By the way, Xiaomi also has its own telescope. He is beautiful and dear.
True, a few days ago they announced the second version. It should replenish the niche of compact telescopes with a price of up to $ 100.
Designer Toys-Robots
Fantastic alien robots are a good toy in themselves. There is where to roam. The simplest constructors, type 14 in 1 , we have already assembled with you .
By itself, it is not something “obligatory” specifically for Cosmonautics Day - it is just a very inexpensive and very entertaining simple toy: during the assembly process, up to 14 different robotic figures can be assembled from the same parts.
Strictly speaking, any robot - for that he and the robot - looks "alien". Therefore, they must be selected based on some other, additional parameters. Nowadays, training robot designers are quite common, which are designed to instill the skills of simple programming.
Abilix Krypton 2 is a constructor for programming. A distinctive feature of the model range can be called the "missing" assembly algorithm, that is, in fact, the child’s imagination is unlimited.
BanBao Alien Weather Station - This electronic designer also includes electronic modules and components. But here in the kit there are also various sensors that will help to create not just a robotic device operating according to the algorithm, but also something like a smart gadget.
The set of modules for determining temperature and humidity, wind direction, soil condition. Assembly, programming, analytics!
Interactive globe
Model of the globe - what could be more logical. Modern globes are great interactive learning aids.
For the smallest - Vtech . Life on earth: the most famous sights, the peoples of the world, national languages and melodies.
In total, 5 educational interactive programs for babies are provided.
Oregon globes are already designed for older children: there are more advanced courses, more complex lessons and more intricate management. The range of globes is "divided" thematically, in one case it is a geographical and political globe, there is a globe of the starry sky, etc.
Perhaps the most advanced can be called the Scientific SG338R globe : there is only a little bit.
Globe training programs are designed for children of different ages: 5 - 9 years old, 9 - 14 years old, 15+. The levels include a story about the sights, the animal world, the population of countries. Using a special application, some objects can be “revived” on a smartphone or tablet.
If you open the globe, expanding into two halves, information will be available on the structure of the earth, the core of the earth and the planets of the solar system.
Happy holiday!
This pride is passed down from generation to generation, and despite the fact that our space industry is often criticized for various reasons today, we still treat the date of April 12 with trepidation and excitement.
How to please and surprise a child on this day:
Virtual Travels
Once we have already detailed space VR applications that you might be curious to look at:
Titans of Space
A schematic educational application in the form of a small space travel, during which you get acquainted with the planets of the solar system. As you approach them, background information is issued, and for the effect of presence, "virtual" arms and legs are drawn.
A few screenshots
Solar System VR
Drawn on the C grade, an application that, by and large, does not carry any educational value: you fly, you relax ...
A few screenshots
VR Solar System
Another travel genre application with decent granularity. Recognizable objects just float past you.
A few screenshots
VR Cosmic Tour
A very dynamic application for this genre. Objects fly by pretty quickly to peppy music.
Few screenshots
Solar System VR Cardboard 3D
An application in lesson format, but unfortunately in English.
A few screenshots
StarTracker VR -Mobile Sky Map
Virtual home planetarium: when you hover over the constellation you will see how it turns into a figure, in honor of which it was named. Accompanying comments are given.
A few screenshots
VR Star Night Sky View Walk
A rather simple English-language application, which, however, will allow you to remember the schematic image of the constellations.
A pair of screenshots
VR Mars Walk 3D
Application in the format of "Walks". In this case, on Mars. Moreover, importantly, you can walk even sitting on a chair - so that the child does not crash into a corner.
A few screenshots
Space Dive VR
Calm spacewalk with comments in English.
A few screenshots
VR Moon Walk 3D
And another walk application from the same authors. A distinctive feature of the series is that walking is implemented at the program level, which is pretty safe for young viewers.
Few screenshots
VR Space Extended Free The
application allows you to become an observer of a space mission and launch a satellite.
A few screenshots
VR Solar System Roller Coaster
Slow cart ride on space rails surrounded by celestial bodies.
A pair of screenshots
Astronaut
Application in Russian with several options for missions. You can visit the sketchy MSC or go into outer space. Detailing is average.
A few screenshots
Wow! There are hands here!
However, if you turn your head hard, they will come off ...
Welcome to the ISS
Wow! There are hands here!
However, if you turn your head hard, they will come off ...
Welcome to the ISS
Earth in Space VR 360
A short visualization on how our planet looks in space.
Screenshots
What to see
Homido V2 Deluxe is one of the most advanced models of this brand, which is characterized by impeccable assembly, which provides comfort and convenience even with prolonged wear. A viewing angle of 105 degrees, suitable for smartphones from 4.2 to 6 ''.
Homido Prime is the new from Homido 2019. Here, the increased viewing angle is 110 degrees + a couple of thrown inches under modern smartphones: 4.5 - 6.3 ''. Glasses can be used with optical glasses; the interpupillary distance is also fully adjustable here.
VR Lefant - glasses are good because the kit comes with a controller. The interface of some applications suggests its presence. Suitable for smartphones from 4.7 to 6``.
VR Shinecone- also not without a twist. Updated model 4.0, which received built-in speakers. Full immersion in VR along with smartphones with a diagonal of 4.5 to 6 ''.
Models of the solar system
Educational toys that need to be assembled, correctly placed in their places, correctly painted. One of the most straightforward models - it costs within a thousand rubles .
A rather amusing toy, complete with everything you need: brushes, paints, a stand and plastic halves of the spheres from which you need to make the planets. Similar Chinese models were found hanging. Previously, there was a set of suspended planets in the Imaginarium store, but something does not open on the Russian site - they are preserved in the Spanish catalog.
They do not need to be folded - they are sold already assembled.
Korbo 154 Cosmo - Space Designer.
In addition to the fact that it can be assembled by analogy with the model of the solar system - to arrange the planets, there are still opportunities to collect different space objects: a lunar rover, a spaceship.
Objects are driven by a simple gear mechanism.
Planets are made quite simply and schematically. Plus included:
The basic information confirmed by NASA, included in the manual, is simple facts about the planets, such as their size, temperature and distance to the Sun.
Home planetariums
Small projectors that project the starry sky or planets of the solar system directly onto the ceiling. Great educational toy. There are different sizes, different compatibility, different prices.
Most often, several disks are already included.
The toy quickly exhausts itself, but it can be used for a rather long time as a calming background "for falling asleep".
Telescopes
You can also look at the starry sky in a natural way: one of the most affordable today is a telescope. The assortment is huge, the prices are “not space”, and the availability is amazing: in almost any children's store you can find the simplest model.
For the first observations, simple telescopes are quite enough - this is the level "the moon is a little closer than from the window." For example:
Veber 400/80 Az is an amateur reflector telescopethat is well equipped and will not require additional investments at the initial level.
Eyepieces included:
- K9.1 1.25 "- 44x
- K20 1.25 "- 20x
- Barlow Lens - 3x
Veber 350 * 70 Az is an amateur refractor telescope that is quite compact in size and comes with a desktop tripod, which can be replaced with any other photo tripod if desired. From home and outdoors will provide good visibility in a comfortable environment.
Eyepieces included:
- K20 - 17.5x
- K9 - 38.8x
- Barlow Lens - 3x
By the way, Xiaomi also has its own telescope. He is beautiful and dear.
True, a few days ago they announced the second version. It should replenish the niche of compact telescopes with a price of up to $ 100.
Designer Toys-Robots
Fantastic alien robots are a good toy in themselves. There is where to roam. The simplest constructors, type 14 in 1 , we have already assembled with you .
By itself, it is not something “obligatory” specifically for Cosmonautics Day - it is just a very inexpensive and very entertaining simple toy: during the assembly process, up to 14 different robotic figures can be assembled from the same parts.
Strictly speaking, any robot - for that he and the robot - looks "alien". Therefore, they must be selected based on some other, additional parameters. Nowadays, training robot designers are quite common, which are designed to instill the skills of simple programming.
Abilix Krypton 2 is a constructor for programming. A distinctive feature of the model range can be called the "missing" assembly algorithm, that is, in fact, the child’s imagination is unlimited.
BanBao Alien Weather Station - This electronic designer also includes electronic modules and components. But here in the kit there are also various sensors that will help to create not just a robotic device operating according to the algorithm, but also something like a smart gadget.
The set of modules for determining temperature and humidity, wind direction, soil condition. Assembly, programming, analytics!
Interactive globe
Model of the globe - what could be more logical. Modern globes are great interactive learning aids.
For the smallest - Vtech . Life on earth: the most famous sights, the peoples of the world, national languages and melodies.
In total, 5 educational interactive programs for babies are provided.
Oregon globes are already designed for older children: there are more advanced courses, more complex lessons and more intricate management. The range of globes is "divided" thematically, in one case it is a geographical and political globe, there is a globe of the starry sky, etc.
Perhaps the most advanced can be called the Scientific SG338R globe : there is only a little bit.
Globe training programs are designed for children of different ages: 5 - 9 years old, 9 - 14 years old, 15+. The levels include a story about the sights, the animal world, the population of countries. Using a special application, some objects can be “revived” on a smartphone or tablet.
If you open the globe, expanding into two halves, information will be available on the structure of the earth, the core of the earth and the planets of the solar system.
Happy holiday!