Monorail Top (Jockey Top) Gyroscope - These unique gyro-tops (chikyu goma) can be used for fun or as an educational toy in the classroom or at home.
Our gyroscopes can be used to explain the principles of gyrocompass, gyrostabilizer and auto-pilot as well as the rotation of the Earth, a satellite in orbit, the flight of intercontinental ballistic missiles, the four seasons, how to find true North and South and how to determine latitudes.
Our gyroscopes are suitable for both children and adults alike. Tiger & Co., Ltd have been producing quality educational toys in Japan since 1921.
Each gyroscope comes with complete operating and maintenance instructions in English, Spanish or Japanese. Plus a two-part plastic pedestal and launching twine. All our CHIKYU GOMA are carefully tested by our factory before shipment, we guarantee that they are in first-class condition.
Packing total weight is 510g
Age: 12 years and up for kids