Lots of bonded metallic gold foil illustrates thermal control components. Styrofoam High-Gain Antenna dish similar to Voyager's. Information is included on Magellan's 3 modes of radar sensing which it used to map Venus's cloud-hidden surface, Magellan's aerobraking adventure, and the Venus gravity field survey. Shipping is FREE within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This kit is also different in that the instructions are printed on the parts sheet, and all the information about the Mars Polar Lander mission is available here on the web.
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Reflective metal-foil clad primary, secondary, and tertiary mirrors illustrate the telescope's optical function. The design of the Keck's computer controlled actuator system which actively supports the segmented primary mirror is clearly represented. This is definitely the most challenging SCI KIT to assemble. Not available as an Online Kit. Shipping is FREE within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.