DELUXE SCIENTIFIC WORKBENCH

The Deluxe Scientific Workbench is part of the Hape Junior Inventor series, along with the ‘Three Experiment Kit’, the ‘Science Experiment Toolbox’, and the ‘Discovery Scientific Workbench’. As you can probably tell from the names, these sets offer a similar experience in a growing scale, with more potential experiments and fun gear with each level. The set-up itself grows, too, moving from a small box to a full double-layer work station that your child can stand at as they enjoy science.

Datacolor ColorReader

If you’ve ever tried to colour-match by eye, you’ll know that it’s no easy thing. In fact, it’s a complete nightmare. Depending on the lighting and how long you’ve already been staring at swatches, colours are horrifically subjective. This isn’t just a problem that can occur when painting a room – if you’re designing art or crafts, choosing furniture or making any other choices that involve colour, the ColorReader could be just what you need.

KardiaMobile 6L EKG

The KardiaMobile 6L EKG is the only personal 6-lead EKG that is FDA-approved. With this nifty little device, you can monitor and record your heart rate whenever you need to, from the comfort and ease of your own home. The device can analyse your data and alert you to any potential problems, and also allows you to provide your doctors with far more information about your health throughout the day, which can empower them to give far more accurate diagnoses and treatment.

BRESSER MESSIER NT-203S/800 EXOS-2/EQ5

Bresser’s ‘Newton telescopes’ range has become a go-to in deep sky astrophotography, and in this model, that tried and tested design has received a level-up. The MESSIER MCX-127 and telescopes of its ilk prioritise transportability and the tracking capabilities of the GoTo navigator; the NT-203s/800 f3.9 prioritises light gathering and produces brighter images. Its design has been changed from its predecessor by increasing the size of its primary mirror, which makes the images if produces deeper and more detailed.

BRESSER MESSIER MCX-127 GOTO TELESCOPE EQ/AZ

Bresser offers telescopes for beginners through to specialists and professionals, with many options for advanced amateurs in between. In other words, they know telescopes. With their cheapest telescope at priced at €50 and their highest at almost €10,000, this company offers telescopes of an astronomical range. We looked at two solid offerings that are priced at €799 and €849 - advanced telescopes for a dedicated hobbyist.