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    GeoSafari Vega 360 Telescope {Educational Insights} Review

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    ABOUT:

    Educational Insights is a manufacturer of kids products that have an educational value to them. Their products include classroom products, teacher resources, educational toys, and games. All the products are designed by seasoned educators and parents who know that learning needs to be fun to keep kids engaged.

    MY THOUGHTS:

    My boys are only 3 and 5 but they are already showing interest in stars and the sky.  I never thought to get a telescope for them at such a young age, but we have tried other GeoSafari products and loved them so I figured we’d give this one a try.

    GeoSafari® Vega 360 Telescope

      With this durable, lightweight telescope, young scientists can explore the natural wonders of the earth, from birds to animals, or the craters of the moon and beyond. The 50mm achromatic objective lens, all-glass optics, and rack and pinion focusing deliver clear, up-close images at magnifications from 20x to 80x. Easy-to-use refractor design and table-top tripod make it perfect for backyard exploring and on-the-go discovery. Comes with two interchangeable eyepieces and an image erector for viewing terrestrial subjects.  Grades 3 and up.

    The GeoSafari Vega 360 Telescope is a perfect telescope for beginners and at the price of less than $50 it is great value.  I can’t say how great this telescope is compared to other telescopes as I have nothing to compare it to, but to me it works pretty good!

    Setting it up was pretty easy right out of the box and within about ten minutes it was up and running.  It requires no batteries or anything special, just attach the lens you’d like and start gazing.  The height of the telescope is meant for a table-top or you could use it without the stand.  It does take some playing around to get the right focus and lens you want to use, but once you get used to it you’ll know.  For a first telescope for us I really like this one and it does what we need it to!

    BUY IT: The GeoSafari® Vega 360 Telescope can be purchased for $49.99 from Educational Insights or check out the Store Locator for a store that carries Educational Insights products near you!

    WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive the GeoSafari® Vega 360 Telescope ($50 value)

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    36. Leslie Luke Stanziani says

      I love the geo safari ant factory and am going to get it for our classroom here at home.

      Reply

    43. Crystal Donahue says

      GeoSafari® Motorized Solar System would be a huge hit with my son… he is very into Jupiter and Saturn right now

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    84. Kasee Johnson says

      I like the Mineral Collection. We often take off-road rides into the hills behind our house looking for new rocks to treasure. Our favorite trip is to the abandoned open-pit tourmaline mine!!

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    114. Kim Keithline says

      I love the GeoSafari® Mystery Rock®
      my son loves gemstones he collects them I think he would love this

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    119. Amy T says

      Its hard to pick just one thing from the website! There are so many awesome things I wish I could afford for my kids… But I really like the science of special effects kit! 😀

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    122. Teresa says

      I have been out of work since August of 2009. I am entering all the contests I can in hopes of winning gifts for my grandchildren for Christmas. This telescope would be perfect for my grandson. Thank you for the opportunity to win this for my grandchildren.

      Reply

    129. Candice Hull says

      I accidentally hit the blog or email entry and I didn’t do it, so that one is void. I’m sorry!

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    157. Christina Lanphere says

      I think the Mineral Collection would be fun. I remember doing things like that in 4th grade.

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    178. Kat Meller says

      I love the personal classroom laminator – I bet my sister could make great use of this (special ed teacher)

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    190. Christina says

      I like the Bean Bag Toss game – perfect for long summer days outside. My son would probably love the GeoSafari® Mini Ant Factory™ too!

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    192. A. Guerrero says

      What percentage of their products are made in China? Reason I ask is look at the fifth photo…MADE IN CHINA. Call me what you want but I personally will not purchase anything made in that communist country!

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    201. debbie jackson says

      no where to go strategy game looks neat for critical thinking debbie jackson
      djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

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    210. Jennifer Reed says

      I also would love to have the MathShark® educational electronic game from Educational Insights.
      repose4jr at gmail dot com

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    221. Terri Betz says

      The GeoSafari Talking Bug Net! My little granddaughter loves playing with her bugs! Plastic, of course! 😀
      Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
      Blue Strong on FB

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