Celestial Buddies Planet Moon Plush Soft Toy Science Education Space Gift 15cm

Space can be many things. Vast, awe-inspiring, often terrifying… but also, and mostly, empty. So when it comes to floating out there in the big black nothingness, it always helps to have a friend! The Moon is our planet’s only natural satellite, a massive, planet-like chunk of rock that was formed originally when our young planet was struck by another, Mars-sized planet called Theia… and ever since then, Earth and the Moon have been like two peas in a pod. Relative to the size of its parent planet, the Moon is the largest satellite in the Solar System, and has had an undeniable effect on Earth and its people. Our tides exist solely due to the gravitational pull of the Moon, and due to its sheer prominence in the night sky and its easily marked phases, it has been an essential part of human cultures around the entire planet… and indeed, when mankind landed on the moon in 1969, it was instantly seen as one of the greatest scientific achievements in the history of our planet. With this Moon Plush by Celestial Buddies, you can learn more about our celestial partner from the comfort of your own home! These Plushes are adorable representations of the planets and celestial objects of our Solar System, and are perfect for teaching both young and old about the wonders of space, and of our place in it. Dimensions – 14cm x 14cm x 15cm