Space Wonder Gyroscope

Throughout history, gyroscopes have found a number of uses including use as navigational instruments for air and sea travel. With the Space Wonder Gyroscope, you can experience the precision and fun of gyroscopes without ever boarding a boat or aircraft. The operation of the Space Wonder Gyroscope is incredibly simple and you'll be amazed as the didactic instrument balances itself in any position. It challenges gravity and will even resist as you try to turn it.

What's included?

• One Space Wonder Gyroscope
• One winding cord
• One plastic gyroscope stand

How does it work?

Wind the cord around one of the Space Wonder Gyroscope's axles. Hold the gyroscope by its metal axis-ends and give the wound cord a tug. The inner disk will set to spinning and the Space Wonder Gyroscope will balance in any position on either axis-end.

What does it teach?

The Space Wonder Gyroscope incorporates principles of torque, angular momentum, and orientation. Although these concepts can be difficult to grasp, the gyroscope is a fantastic way to visually represent the concepts.

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