Elenco Talking Galaxy Planetarium with Night Light - Manual

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Contents
Battery Operation/Installation:
Audio-IN Jack
AC-6C Jack
(On Side)
Planetarium
Base
Battery
Compartment
Star Dome
Power/Light
Button
Volume
Control
Imagine your room transformed into a galaxy of luminous star light. Your
Galaxy Planetarium projects a spectacular ambient display of stars and
constellations in soft white or glowing yellow and green light. While
projecting outer space onto your ceiling and walls, listen to the
pre-recorded soundtrack of educational space facts and soothing space
sounds.
Your Galaxy Planetarium can also be used as a personal night-light and
sound system. Plug in your MP3 player and play any music or space
sounds you choose, through the planetarium’s integrated speaker.
Features:
• Two Light Modes - white light or yellow/green color-change mode.
• Dual Power Operation – powered by battery (not included) or AC Adapter
(Optional - not included).
• Built-in Audio Speaker
• Audio Input Jack and Audio Cable – features Audio-IN jack so you can play
music or sounds from your personal audio device (radio, MP3, iPod, cassette
player etc). Your audio device can be connected to the Galaxy Planetarium
by means of the included audio cable.
• Integrated Audio Soundtrack - space facts and ambient sounds
• Red-dot Star Pointer – for identifying the stars and constellations that are
moving across the room.
The Galaxy Planetarium operates with either 4 x AA
(LR-6) 1.5V batteries or with 6V-500mA AC adaptor.
1. For Galaxy Planetarium:
• Unscrew the battery door cover with a
Phillips screwdriver and insert 4 size
AA (LR6) 1.5 V batteries.
• Replace the battery cover and screw it
back into place.
2. For Red-dot Star Pointer
• Unscrew the pointer head in
anti-clockwise and insert 2 size AA
(LR6) 1.5V batteries
• Replace the pointer head and screw it
back into place.
Accessories:
• Red-dot Star Pointer
• Audio Cable
• Light Bulb, Type-6V-150mA (replacement)
• Cyber-Sky CD-ROM (English Only)
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Using the Galaxy Planetarium
(1) Place base on a flat surface such as a
bedside table.
(2) Screw the bulb into its socket and then
lower the dome down onto the stand.
At the bottom of the dome there is a
hole that the bulb can pass through.
Bulb Replacement:
Remove the old bulb and replace it with a
new 6V 150mA bulb. This should be
done by an adult.
Your Galaxy Planetarium is now ready for use!
Safe Battery Usage:
- Make sure to insert batteries correctly to prevent battery leakage.
- Batteries should only be replaced by adult.
- Never dispose of batteries in fire as this may explode.
- Do not mix old and new batteries. All batteries should be replaced at the
same time.
- Do not mix Alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cad)
batteries or equivalent. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
- Always remove exhausted or dead batteries from product.
- Remove batteries from product that will not be used for a long time.
Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause damage.
- The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
- Make sure battery compartment is secure.
- Do not immerse battery-operated toys. Wipe clean only.
(3) Press the orange (Power/Light) button
on the base of the unit to activate; this
projects the stars and constellations
on the ceiling and walls in your room.
Press the orange button again and a
soothing blue/green light projects the
stars and constellations image in the
“color-change” mode. Press again to
turn the power OFF. For best results,
keep the room as dark as possible.
(4) Control the sound volume by turning
the Volume Control clockwise to its
maximum sound level and vice versa.
(5) Make use of the Red-dot pointer
pointing at the stars and
constellations that are moving across
the room. It is perfect to help you
show your family and friends what
you are looking at.
(6) Connect a sound device to the Audio
IN jack with the patch cable (provided)
for playing your favorite music or
radio broadcast through the built-in
speaker in your Galaxy Planetarium.
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Learn more about the 12 signs of the Zodiac
Aries – the Ram
Aries is the first constellation of the zodiac, and the ancient Babylonians,
Egyptians, Greeks and Persians all associated this constellation with a ram. Greek
legends tell of the ancient kingdom of Thessaly where the king had two children,
Phrixus and Helle, who were always beaten by their wicked stepmother. The
Greek god Hermes saw this and became angry, so he sent a ram with a golden
fleece to save them. The daughter, Helle, was said to have lost her grip on the
ram’s golden fleece and fell into the narrow strip of water between Europe and
Asia, now called Hellespont in her honour. Phrixus arrived safely to the shores of
the Black Sea where he sacrificed the ram and gave its fleece to a sleepless
dragon for safe-keeping. This golden fleece was eventually recovered by Jason
and the Argonauts who returned it to Thessaly in one of the most famous Greek
legends.
Taurus – the Bull
This constellation has been associated with a bull for over 5,000 years by cultures
such as the Egyptians and Israelites. The Greeks associated Taurus with their god
Zeus. The legend goes that Zeus fell in love with Europa, the daughter of King
Agenor of Phoenica. Zeus transformed himself into a bull that Europa noticed
grazing in her fathers herd. When she approached, the bull knelt down and let
her get on its back. Once on, it sprang to its feet and took off across the sea to
the island of Crete where Zeus made Europa his mistress.
Gemini – the Twins
The constellation of Gemini has two bright stars. These represent the two twins
Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. These twins sailed with Jason and the
Argonauts to recover the golden fleece of Aries. They were said to be great sailors
and they later became the patron saints of seafarers. Castor was killed during the
Argonauts’ adventures and Troy was so upset that Zeus then reunited them in
heaven.
Cancer – the Grab
The constellation Cancer is not especially prominent in the night sky, and in
Greek legend the crab it represents also plays a minor role. In the famous legend
of Hercules, one of the 12 tasks that Hercules had to complete was to kill the
deadly Hydra. While fighting the Hydra the goddess Hera (who wanted Hercules
to fail) sent a crab to distract him. However, Hercules barely noticed the crab
clawing his toe, and crushed the crab under his foot. Hera was still grateful for
the crab’s bravery and rewarded it a place in the night sky.
Leo – the Lion
Leo is a large and bright constellation in the night sky representing a lion. In
Greek legend Hercules was set 12 tasks. The first of these was to kill a huge lion
that terrorised nearby Greek villages. His arrows, sword and club were all useless
against the powerful lion, but he eventually used his great strength and strangled
it with his bare hands. He then wore the skin of the great lion as a trophy.
Virgo – the Maiden
Virgo is the largest of all the 12 constellations of the Zodiac, and it is the only
constellation that represents a female. Many ancient cultures associated this
constellation with female goddesses. The Babylonians thought it was their
goddess Ishtar, while the Romans thought it was Astrea, their goddess of justice.
The Greeks also associated these stars with their goddess of justice – Dike, but
also connected it with their goddess of the harvest – Demeter, and drew her
holding an ear of wheat.
Have fun learning all about the Stars!
Throughout history, the planets have been attributed with many mystical
powers: the Greeks and Romans named them after their Gods.
Even today there are many people who believe that the personality of a person
and his future are determined by the position of the planets and stars at his
birth.
This is called astrology; the word is from the Greek meaning the “Science of
the Stars”. Thousands of years ago astrology was used to determine when to
plant and harvest crops. At a later date this developed into the idea that you
may be able to tell the future by the position of the stars and planets in relation
to the sun. Astrologers maintain that everyone is born under a Zodiac sign that
is determined by the position of the sun and the planets in the sky on the day a
person is born. The word “zodiac” means “circle of life”, as most of the zodiac
signs are animals or people. The zodiac signs are used in Horoscopes, which
some people believe can tell them what the future holds for them. The word
“horoscope” is from the Greek word “horoskopos”: this is a compound word
meaning “observer of time” (“time” being the time of birth). In the last 80 years
horoscopes have appeared in newspapers and magazines so that people can
check their horoscope on a daily or weekly basis. This is not a science and most
horoscopes are written in a very general way so that something will match
everyone’s “future”. You can look up your Zodiac sign in the newspaper
according to your birthday. The names of the zodiac signs are all from Middle
English and originally from Latin.
There are 12 Zodiac signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo Virgo, Libra,
Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
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Libra – the Scales
In ancient times, Libra was always connected with two adjacent constellations
rather than being seen as a constellation in its own right. Some saw it as a claw of
Scorpius – the scorpion, while others connected it to the constellation of Virgo.
2,000 years ago, the Romans called Virgo “Astrea” and depicted her holding a pair
of scales. The stars of Libra made up these scales, and depicted the idea of
“justice”. Eventually they were seen to be a constellation of their own. Today it is
still common in some European countries to represent justice as a woman
holding a set of scales.
Scorpius – the Scorpion
Scorpius depicts the scorpion that in Greek mythology killed the great hunter
Orion with its sting. Orion is possibly the most well-known constellation in the
night sky, but it is not one of the 12 members of the zodiac. It is fitting that Orion
and Scorpius are at opposite ends of the night sky – Orion sets as Scorpius rises.
Scorpius is known in astrology as “Scorpio”.
Sagittarius – the Archer
There are a few different ideas about who and what this constellation
represented to the ancient Greeks, but most connect it with Crotus – a centaur.
Centaurs were said to be half man and half horse. The Greeks believed Crotus
invented archery and depicted him holding a bow and arrow – aiming it at the
next constellation, Scorpius. When you look at the constellation of Sagittarius you
are looking into the centre of our galaxy – the Milky Way, which is the brightest
part of the night sky.
Capricornus – the Sea Goat
Capricornus is the smallest constellation of the zodiac. It has been recognized as
a goat since Babylonian times. The Greeks usually depicted it as a goat with a fish
tail. This is because in Greek legend the god Pan, a goat, jumped into the river
Nile when he was running away from a monster called Typhon. The part of his
body below the water turned into a fish, while the rest of him above water stayed
as a goat. In astrology this constellation is called just “Capricorn”.
Aquarius – the Water Bearer
Aquarius, as its name suggests, is associated with water. In Greek mythology,
Aquarius was the “cup bearer to the gods”. The constellation is usually depicted
as a man pouring water from a jar. The water pours from the jar into the mouth of
another nearby constellation – Pisces, the fish. There are also other nearby
watery constellations, including Delphinus (a dolphin) and Cetus (a sea monster).
Pisces – the Fish
Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and usually depicted as two separate fish, tied
together, it is a very ancient constellation, and since Babylonian times has been
associated with two fish. In Greek mythology the goddess Aphrodite and her son
Eros were being chased by the monster Typhon, and they jumped into the river
Euphrates to escape it. In the river they transformed into fish and then tied their
tails together so they would not get separated.
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