18 Dec Give the Gift of Wonder: AstroReality LUNAR
Every year, Brian Williams Science helps you find the perfect gift for the science enthusiast in your life. Today, we present the AstroReality LUNAR!
Every year, the Brian Williams Science publishes a set of articles aimed at helping you find the perfect gift for the science enthusiast in your life. We call it Giving the Gift of Wonder. This year, we’ve got a very special list of great gifts ideas meant to inspire curiosity and imagination. Some are for children. Others are for adults. Many are for kids of all ages! Chances are that you’ll be able to check a few names off your list with some of the ideas you find here. And as usual, we hope that you will take time this holiday season to Do Some Science!
Today’s Gift Idea: AstroReality LUNAR
Looking for a gift for the stargazer in your life? Give them the AstroReality LUNAR and they can explore the Moon from the palm of their hand. AstroReality’s designers used real data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to create textured models of the moon. They used these models to create scientifically accurate and precisely printed 3-D miniature moons. Each is hand-painted and absolutely beautiful to behold. But wait, there’s more. Through the AstroReality app and its Augmented Reality function, LUNAR allows your special someone to virtually explore the sights and sounds of the Moon. They can even scope out the landing sites for NASA’s Apollo missions. It takes learning about the Moon into the crossroad of art and science!
