Science, Rockets, Optics, and Metal Detectors
Metal Detectors
If you're tired of digging up rusty nails and aluminum cans, it's time to upgrade to a professional quality metal detector! Hub City Hobby is proud to carry top-quality Garrett metal detectors, suitable for everything from finding coins on the beach to serious treasure or relic hunting. From the value-priced Ace 150 to the feature-packed GTI 2500, Garrett metal detectors have set the standard for over forty years, and they're still built in the U.S.A.!
Optics
Hub City Hobby offers telescopes, microscopes, and accessories ranging in quality from entry-level to advanced, suitable for everyone from curious beginners to college students and serious hobbyists. Whether your passion is astronomy, microscopy, or wildlife observation, we can supply the quality optics you need to succeed!
Rockets
Looking for model rocketry supplies? Hub City Hobby carries rockets by Quest, Estes and Aerotech, and we'll be happy to custom order any quantity of rockets, engines, or accessories for educators or hobbyists. Model rocketry isn't just fun; it's a great way to teach basic mathematical and physical principles.
Science Supplies
Hub City Hobby carries a variety of science kits and supplies, including laboratory glassware, for teachers, home schoolers, and science enthusiasts! We have project kits for almost any area of science, including chemistry, electronics, meteorology, physics, and more!
New and Hot!
Celestron Digital Microscope
$99.95
With Celestron's Digital Microscope you can view specimens the traditional way, through the 10x to 20x zoom eyepiece, or use the included digital camera and USB cable to view images on your monitor! The imaging software runs under Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/Vista and allows you to save digital images and video to your computer. With top and bottom electric illumination and 4x, 15x, and 30x objective lenses, magnification from 40x to 600x is possible!
Best Seller!
Estes Alpha III Starter Set
$29.99
Want to experience the thrill of model rocketry? The Estes Alpha III Set includes nearly everything you need to get started, from the launch pad to the rocket motors. All you need is four "AA" batteries and some glue to assemble the rocket. It's flight ready in minutes! (Recommended for ages 10 and up.)
Best Seller!
Doc Fizzix Mousetrap Racer
$12.95
Looking for something fun that teaches basic physics principles? With Doc Fizzix's Basic Mousetrap Racer Kit, you can build a mousetrap powered vehicle in less than 30 minutes! This kit comes complete with a mousetrap, a precut wooden frame, all needed hardware, and detailed instructions for one of the hottest science projects out there!