Great Minds Galileo’s Star Puzzle by Professor Puzzle

Great Minds Galileo’s Star Puzzle by Professor Puzzle is a metal puzzle. Can you remove the star from the ring and then put it back? The puzzle is based on Galileo’s great mind. Galileo Galilei (1564 – 1642) was not only a physicist and philosopher, he was the father of modern astronomy. He constructed a telescope ad was the first to see the mountains and valleys on the moon and the vast number of stars comprising the milky way. He discovered sunspots and the phases of teh planet Venus. But he was accused of heresy for suggesting that the sun was the centre of the solar system. Ages 8 years – adult

Educational Benefits of Great Minds Galileo’s Star Puzzle by Professor Puzzle:

• develop problem solving skills
• develop logical thinking
• develop fine motor skills
• ignite an interest in history and science

Dimensions of box: W 9 x H 6.7 x D 5.3 cm

Difficulty rating – 3 out of 5 stars