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Explore the "Grand Canyon" of our
neighbor planet |
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NASA has sent numerous probes into space to discover its secrets. Some were
given the job of exploring our neighboring planets. The Mariner and Viking Missions
provided extensive information abut Mars, our nearest neighbor. We now know that the
Martian "canals" are a vast system of canyons that stretch over 2,400 miles with
widths up to 435 miles and depths of over 4 miles. It is the enormous Valles
Marineris, the most prominent feature of the planet. On Earth, it would convert he
entire North American continent from New York to Los Angeles. This kit
utilizes the data collected by NASA to let you create a scale model of this incredible
feature. It consists of eight contour maps of Valles Marineris. You cut them out,
then assemble them into a three dimensional model, then mount your model in the attractive
full color frame that provides close-up photos of Mars. Final size a whooping 20 1/4"
x 13 1/2". A great kit. The first to take actual NASA data and use it as
the basis for a science project. Comes with extensive 32 page educational booklet
about the mysteries of Mars. Ages 10 and up..
No. UK135-VM. Only $29.95 |
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