Description
This astronomy kaleidoscope wraps a card tube in a deep blue night sky, scattered with gold stars, white crescent moons, bursting starlight and a ringed planet. It measures 19cm long and 4.5cm across, a comfortable size to hold up to one eye, and it is light in the hand. Look through the small eyepiece at the narrow end and the view fills with translucent coloured pieces in red, amber, blue, purple and green, shaped like flowers, stars, leaves and beads. Turn the tube and they tumble into fresh patterns, repeated around the centre like a stained glass window, so no two looks are quite the same.
It is a classic toy that rewards a slow look, and it sits happily on a desk, a bedroom bookshelf or a windowsill between turns. Hold it towards a bright window or a lamp for the clearest colours, since the pieces glow when light passes through them. The night sky print brings a little cosmic charm to a shelf of books about the planets, and it is a calm, screen-free way to spend a few quiet minutes. We like it for anyone who enjoys a simple pocket of wonder on a rainy afternoon.
The tube is made from card with a printed finish, and the parts inside are plastic. A wider collar at one end gives a good grip as you turn it. As it is card, keep it dry and away from spills, and dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth. It is small enough to tuck into a gift bag or wrap alongside a star chart, and the starry print looks lovely sitting out on a shelf between uses.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card tube & plastic |
| Length |
4.5cm |
| Width |
4.5cm |
| Height |
19cm |
| Weight |
0.057KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is this kaleidoscope?
It measures 19cm long and 4.5cm across, so it is comfortable to hold up to one eye and easy to keep on a shelf or desk.
What is the kaleidoscope made of?
The tube is made from card printed with a night sky design, and the parts inside are plastic, including the translucent coloured pieces.
What does the pattern inside look like?
You see translucent red, amber, blue, purple and green pieces shaped like flowers, stars, leaves and beads, repeated around the centre in a shifting pattern.
How do I get the brightest colours?
Hold the kaleidoscope towards a bright window or a lamp so the light passes through the coloured pieces, then turn the tube slowly to change the pattern.
How should I look after it?
Because the tube is card, keep it dry and away from spills, and dust it occasionally with a soft dry cloth to keep the print looking fresh.