{"id":26853,"date":"2021-12-02T08:48:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T08:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/?p=41133"},"modified":"2021-12-02T09:03:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T09:03:14","slug":"best-space-toys-and-gifts-for-kids-chistmas-2021","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/rss_feed\/best-space-toys-and-gifts-for-kids-chistmas-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Best space toys and gifts for kids, Chistmas 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Iain Todd\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 02 December 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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So many kids love space and astronomy, and it\u2019s not difficult to fathom why. The Universe is an incredible place filled with awe-inspiring phenomena in the shape of galaxies, black holes, asteroids and strange planets orbiting distant stars.<\/p>\n

Children are great at absorbing knowledge about space: facts about the Solar System, the history of spaceflight and the Apollo missions, the vastness of the cosmos.<\/p>\n

This makes space-themed toys and astronomy gifts great for inspiring young minds and \u2013 who knows \u2013 encouraging the next generation of astronomers, astrophysicists and astronauts.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on the hunt for space gifts and toys for children and young astronomers, take inspiration from our kids\u2019 gift guide below.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re specifically looking for a telescope for a young astronomer, read our guide to the best telescopes for kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Looking for a gift for older space fans? Read our guide to the best space gifts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

22 space toys and gift ideas for kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Help your kids learn more about the Solar System with these squishy, bouncy stress balls that represent our Sun, the Earth and its Moon, and the rest of the planets. This 10-piece set includes soft foam balls that each depict the characteristics of the Solar System planets, enabling children to become familiar with the worlds of our cosmic neighbourhood. Enthusiastic young astronomers may also enjoy arranging the planets in order of distance from the Sun, helping them conceptualise their orbits and Earth\u2019s place in the Solar System.<\/p>\n

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