Here's a super shop that brings within your reach anything under the sun. And everything above it
Here's a super shop that brings within your reach anything under the sun. And everything above it
Here's a place that literally makes taare zameen par possible. One step into the Space Arcade kiosk, and you'reu00a0 bound to mistake it for an astronomical toy shop for kids. A closer look, however, will make ETs and all space fans gleam. The outlet houses almost everything that you need to crack the 'universal' code. 'The sky will never be the same again', they claim, and we couldn't help but agree.
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The kiosk houses almost everything you need to explore Astronomy -- books, DIY telescope kits and 3D solar view goggles |
Kaafi (tele)scope haiThe shop stocks a whole lot of binoculars and telescopes. Aperture sizes range from 4 to 40 mm. These include telescopes for both amateurs and professionals, so new enthusiasts needn't feel intimidated. When it comes to binoculars, you can choose from a range of configurations with adjustable eye-pieces.
The illuminated eye-piece, which helps you attain a brighter view of the object you are observing, is a feature worth mention.
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A spotting scope for bird watchers |
'Kit' partyThe bestseller here is the Science astro kit, which has as many as ten products that serve as the perfect guide for astronomy beginners. The package includes a telescope-making kit, plane sphere (helps you locate the exact position of stars), a moon poster, an astronomy book, images and software CDs, space playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, a paper model which replicates Kalpana Chawla's shuttle, glow constellation (products which glow in the dark) and a pair of 3D solar view goggles. Products apart, you can avail free membership of the special Astronomy club 'Astronomica' after some purchases. With this, you are entitled to attend all the activities of SPACE (Science Popularisation Association of Communicators and Educators) throughout the year.
"We have been holding club meetings in schools on Astronomy for ten years. With this new endeavor, we hope to build up a loyal base of Astronomy lovers who get a chance to accompany us to future eclipses in any part of the country," signs off Pankaj Bahba, director.
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The BIN0010'50 binocular isn't just for the race course |
Space Arcade
Where: Shopper's Stop, Rajouri Garden and Ansal Plaza
Price range:
Telescopes: Rs 3,499 onwards
Binoculars: Rs 1,600 onwards
Spotting scope: Rs 7,500
Astro kit: Rs 7,00
