Amazon Prime Day 2024: Last of the space gift deals for October Prime
Amazon Prime Day 2024 Big Deal Days is over but there are still great discounts to be had on the best telescopes, cameras, binoculars, drones, Lego deals and more.
Amazon Prime Day in October (aka Big Deal Days) is over but there are still some last-chance deals to save big on a range of products. What is Big Deal Days? It's the second annual sales event of the year held by Amazon and it's just like Prime Day back in the Summer. There's a host of Prime Day telescope deals, camera deals, star projector deals, binoculars deals, Lego deals and more to choose from and we've highlighted the very best below.
Want to get prepared for Christmas gifts but aren't convinced by the Prime Day deals? Discover the best Black Friday deals for 2024 ahead of Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
While we've highlighted the pick of the deals, if you don't find what you're looking for and you're looking for something specific, you might want to check out our guides to the best telescope deals, binoculars deals, camera deals and Lego Star Wars deals. It's worth remembering that to make the most of the Big Deal Days event, you must be a Prime member to get their exclusive deals but, other retailers also have worthwhile offers at the moment.
Prime Day vs. Black Friday is a contest worth considering. Which sales event will give you the better savings? Well, there's no guarantee, but Prime Day does give you the advantage of beating the Black Friday rush and being prepared for the holidays if there's a deal you like. If you're in the market for something specific and it's on offer during Big Deal Days, can you afford to risk it not being on offer over Black Friday? So, for the best last-day Prime Day deals on offer, scroll down below.
THE BEST AMAZON PRIME DAY DEALS RIGHT NOW 2024
- Shop all early Amazon Prime Big Deal Day deals
- 🔭 Telescopes: Save over $100s on our favorite telescope brands
- ✨ Binoculars: Over 30% off the best binocular models
- 📽 Star projectors: Deal prices down by 30% for select models
- 💻 Laptops: Save hundreds on the best laptops for image editing
- 📷 Cameras: Save $hundreds off the best cameras
- 🚀 Lego: Over 20% off Marvel, Star Wars and Sci-Fi Lego sets
- 🚁 Drones: Over $150 off the best drones
- 📺 Streaming: Up to 50% off best streaming deals, plus free trials
- 📱 Apple: Save up to $200 on Apple laptops plus discounts on iPads
- 📦 Amazon Prime: Free 30-day trial membership for new Prime customers
We've found big savings on some of the best telescopes, best binoculars and best cameras that we highly recommend and have fully reviewed. Discover more about Amazon Prime Day in October (aka Big Deal Days) and with our sections on what Prime Day is, handy tips for finding a bargain and weighing up this sales event against Black Friday.
Amazon Prime Day telescope deals
Save 22% on a budget-friendly beginner telescope that offers good lunar and planetary views thanks to a 4-inch / 100 mm aperture and a 660mm focal length. Get started straight away because it ships with an in-built red flashlight, smartphone mount, steel tripod, fold-up accessory tray, finderscope, eyepieces and more.
Editor's note October 8: Get the full discount by applying the $20 coupon.
Save $120 on the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 with this discount. It is an exquisite telescope for beginners — whether they wish to get some assistance with navigating the night sky with the downloadable StarSense App or simply content with using the red-dot finder for star-hopping.
Save 35% on this Celestron TravelScope 70 bundle from Celestron and give a budding astronomer everything they need to get up and running. A good quality instrument and useful accessories will make skywatching fun for anyone new to the hobby.
Save $400 — which is significant for an instrument that usually costs over $2500. It's meant for serious astronomers (or those who don't need to worry about money!), but we're not going to sniff at a $400 saving. You can check out our Celestron Advanced VX Edge HD review and it features in our best telescopes guide.
Save 20% on a telescope we rate as the best grab-and-go option in our best telescope for beginners guide. It's lightweight, easy to assemble, features a 102mm aperture (which is plenty) and a 660mm focal length. You can check out our Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ review for a more in-depth look.
Save $100 on the best motorized telescope we rated 4.5/5 stars in our NexStar 8SE review. It features an eight-inch aperture, a useful magnification of up to 180x, an easy-to-operate hand controller and stunning optics, perfect for almost any night sky object.
Editor's note October 8: You have to apply the $100 coupon to achieve this deal. We're seeing NexStar prices fluctuating by $100 or so, so make sure it's the price we're stating above, or better, before clicking 'buy now'.
Save 32% on the best smart telescope overall to get $800 off the eQuinox 2, a smart telescope that automatically slews to night sky objects and navigates the cosmos at the tap of the smartphone screen. See our 4.5/5 star review of the eQuinox 2 for more.
Save $60 on the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ head of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, a great scope for beginners that is still pretty powerful. You can easily see Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons and a whole array of deep-space objects.
Save 23% and get the lowest price this year on a very good computerized telescope. Celestron's NexStar series makes multiple entries into our best telescopes guide and this one features a database of more than 4,000 stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. It also comes with a tripod, two eyepieces, a finderscope and compact and portable design.
Amazon Prime Day binoculars deals
Save 26% on these mammoth binoculars. Once you have them secured on a tripod they will give you decades of incredible stereoscopic star-hopping.
Save 20% on these compact, kid-friendly binoculars at Amazon. For the price, we can't complain, and they gave us good views of the moon in our review.
Editor's note October 8: You can apply a 15% coupon for further savings.
Save 27% on the Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70 binoculars. these top-rated binoculars which our expert reviewers called 'the best for moon views'. They're brilliant for stargazing thanks to their impressive magnification, and at their current price, we think they offer great value.
Save $60 on the Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars which gives you 22% off. A 12x magnification and the larger 56mm objective lenses are suitable for stargazing and wildlife observation.
Editor's note October 3: Save a further $20 by applying the coupon.
Amazon Prime Day camera deals
Save $1000 and get an amazing price on what we think is Canon's best-ever camera, which is saying something. It features 8K video capabilities and a 45MP sensor combined with a top-of-the-range autofocus system. You can argue that the specs go over the top a little, but this is a top deal on a top camera.
Editor's note October 8: Only 4 left in US stock, with Adorama price matching. UK readers can get £284 off in the UK.
Save $800 on what we think is the best DSLR for shooting videos and photos in low light. While most people are switching over to mirrorless cameras, the D850 delivers fantastic image resolution without breaking the bank.
Editor's note October 1: B&H also price matching. Or Save a further $321 if you opt for a renewed D850 on Amazon.
Save 20% on the Nikon Z6 II at Amazon — this impressive intermediate camera captures 24.5MP still images and 4K video recording, plus can shoot a whopping 15 minutes for long exposures — great news for astrophotographers!
Editor's note October 1: Stock is running low, so you'll have to act soon to get this price.
Amazon Prime Day camera lens deals
Save $300 on what we think is the best Canon telephoto zoom lens. It delivers incredible image quality, sharpness and contrast and although it's not our top pick for deep-sky photography, at this price, we think it's a great deal.
Amazon Prime Day star projector deals
Save 20% on the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector, which we've named one of the best star projectors galaxy star projectors thanks to its rechargeable battery.
Save 55%. What's not to like about this? It's an astronaut, it's remote-controlled and it projects galaxy and nebula images around your room. This normally retails for around $30 so this price is great value.
Save 21% on an app controlled star projector that covers up to 900 square feet and allows you to customise your timer settings, colors and automation.
Amazon Prime Day drone deals
Save $270 on the best dual camera drone we've reviewed. This DJI drone bundle has everything you need to keep flying, as it comes with a remote with a screen, an extra battery and much more to capture amazing 4K video as you go.
Save $130 with the coupon applied on the retail price of this Holy Stone HS720G drone. It has a 4K camera, GPS, automatic take-off, 5G Wi-Fi transmission, smart return to home, altitude hold, and more.
Battery life runs up to 26 minutes which is about par for a drone of this caliber. Plus, its suite of features should ensure it doesn't get lost.
Editor's note October 1: You have to apply the $60 coupon to get this deal.
Save 32% on this Holy Stone drone. It features GPS, GPS-assisted flight, altitude hold, a 4K camera, and much more when applying the $10 coupon on top of the 20% discount.
The main difference between this and the HS720G is that this doesn't have 5G Wi-Fi transmission, but if you don't specifically need that, then this is a great deal. Also, while this has a 23 minute battery life, it comes with two batteries.
Editor's note October 8: This was previously on sale for $169.99 so this is a good price to pay.
Save $90 on a clever 4K camera drone that comes with plenty of additional accessories to help even a drone newcomer get started.
Editor's note October 9: You must apply the $40 coupon to get this discount.
Amazon Prime Day streaming deals
Paramount Plus with Showtime was $10 now $5 for your first month from Sling.
Save 50% on your first month of Paramount Plus and stream franchises like Star Trek, Transformers, Halo and more.
AMC Plus was $8.99 now $5 for your first month from Sling.
Save nearly 45% on your first month of AMC Plus and watch shows like The Walking Dead, Being Human and more.
Amazon Prime Day Lego deals
Save 20% on this mid-sized Lego Millennium Falcon set. It's a fantastic recreation of one of sci-fi's most iconic ships, inside and out. It comes with 5 minifigures and at 17-inches long it's not so big you'll need to clear an entire table. We think it's one of the best Lego Star wars sets you can buy.
Save 30% on a Mandalorian Fang Fighter Vs Tie Interceptor Lego set that features two buildable models and comes with three minifigures for plenty of playability. It comes with nearly 1000 pieces and is suitable for anyone aged nine and above. It's ideal for fans of The Mandalorian.
Save 20% on an iconic build that showcases the Mandalorian's helmet. It features 584 pieces and comes with a display stand and plaque.
Save 21% on a Lego diorama of one of the many iconic scenes from the original trilogy. It features over 600 pieces, is suited to adult builders and showcases Luke and Leia, two speeder bikes and a Scout Trooper on the Forest Moon of Endor.
Save 20% on an excellent set for budding astronauts and young Lego enthusiasts. It's a simple build, you can create an astronaut, a ship or a space dog and it comes with 647 pieces.
Save 17% on a Lego set best suited for young fans of Marvel and Lego. It features 566 pieces and you can build a detailed set of Rocket and it comes with a minifigure of Baby Groot too.
Amazon Prime Day Star Wars deals
Take on the Dark Side with Luke's Lightsaber, 15% off for Prime Day. With authentic sound effects and excellent build quality, we've really got to hand it to Hasbro. This features in our best lightsabers guide.
Editor's Note October 8: This is the lowest price we've seen for years.
Save 18% on this Star Wars The Black Series lightsaber which we rate as the best out there at the moment. We reviewed this Darth Vader Force FX Elite lightsaber and found that it looks amazing, has the best-in-class effects and is great to display and use.
Get one of the lowest prices we've seen on with Leia Organa's Lightsaber. She may not have got as much use out of it as Luke but you can be every bit as badass a Jedi.
Editor's note October 8: This technically isn't a deal but is the same price as when it was just on sale. It is one of the lowest prices it has been on Amazon.
Save 59% on a cute R2-D2 hologram toy for kids. There's skills and games for R2 to unlock and enjoy but be attentive, as Jawas may come for him!
Save 21% on a cute yet cool-looking collectible of a pivotal character from the iconic series, The Mandalorian. If you want to save big on your next addition to your bounty, this is the way.
Editor's note October 8: Limited time deal, so act fast if you want to grab an early Prime Day Funko Pop discount
Save 25% on Star Wars: Imperial Assault. This sizable board game features over 200 cards to ensure it can be enjoyed over and over again. Players must pit their wits against each other to control either rebel groups of Stormtroopers and the Empire's forces in skirmish missions.
Save 25% on a board game that incorporates more stealth than most. It features two game boards as well as 150 miniatures so that players plot against each other to decide the fate of the galaxy. Suitable for four players age 14 and up.
Amazon Prime Day Star Trek deals
Save 49% and enjoy a 25-disc extravaganza of Star Trek: The Original Series. All 79 original episodes feature - remastered - as well as over seven hours of special features.
Editor's note October 8: The before price seems a little steep but the price to pay is decent, the Blu-Ray version is also heavily discounted.
Save 25% on this 10-movie Blu-Ray collection. It features the first 10 Star Trek movies from 'The Motion Picture' right through to 'Nemesis.'
Amazon Prime Day board & video game deals
Save 33% on The Search For Planet X, a board game that's suitable for 1-4 players, has an accompanying app and players take on the role of astronomers in a real scientific investigation.
Save 25% on Cosmic Encounter, an excellent space board game that allows players to build empires, fight against one another or build alliances to control the cosmos. It includes cards, counters and game pieces.
Save 25% on another great space board game. In ISS Vanguard, players lead human intergalactic exploration missions in cooperation with each other. It includes cards, dice and miniatures.
Editor's Note October 8: This is the lowest price we've seen this year.
Amazon Prime Day model rocket deals
Standing at 13.77 inches (35 cm), this is a 1:375 ratio of SpaceX's Starship as a desktop rocket model. The materials here are alloy steel and it weighs just 225g.
Editor's note October 8: This is currently Amazon's lowest-ever price, matching July Prime Day.
Save 20% on this STEM toy that features over 1100 pieces and is a replica of Space X's Falcon-heavy rocket.
VR headset deals
Save 42% on a VR headset that will deliver a superb virtual reality experience.
The HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset features 5K resolution (providing your PC is powerful enough), a pair of easy-use controllers and a 120-degree field of view.
It's one of the most powerful headsets around, making our list of the best vr headsets.
Editor's note October 8: You can save 36% if you want just the headset.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
When is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024?
This year Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 (which is essentially Amazon Prime Day 2.0) is on Tuesday October 8 and Wednesday October 9.
When was Amazon Prime Day 2024?
Amazon Prime Day 2024 was held over two days on Tuesday July 16 and Wednesday July 17.
Amazon Prime Day Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Prime Day is Amazon's biggest annual sale, taking place over two days. It's usually performed in the summer months and is a complete exclusive for Amazon Prime members. Yes, you may be able to find a selection of non-Prime offers throughout the sale, but the best discounts come from membership.
Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to get Prime Day deals?
Yes. Although many deals will be sitewide, the best deals are often exclusively for Amazon Prime members. To get all deal eligibility, you need to sign up for Prime membership. It's currently $14.99 per month, or $139 per year. You can also start a free 30-day Prime trial , as long as you haven't been a member in the past.
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A FREE 30-DAY AMAZON PRIME TRIAL
1. Go to Amazon Prime 2. Select: Start your free trial 3. Follow the instructions 4. Start browsing deals
Prime Day first began in 2015 to celebrate Amazon's 20th anniversary and to encourage consumers to open their wallets outside of the traditional holiday spending season, between October and December. The online retailer says its only goal in having Prime Day was to "offer a volume of deals greater than Black Friday."
The annual sale is now huge, attracting other retailers who try to compete with their own deals, and we'll keep you posted throughout the event. We'll show you what's going on at Amazon as well as other big retailers like Walmart, Best Buy and Target.
Pro tips for Prime Day preparation
Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year and as such, a little bit of preparation will pay off. The six tips below will help you keep your energy up while looking for the best deal possible with the time you have.
1. Use the Amazon Prime free trial
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This is great if you haven't had the chance to try out Amazon Prime in the past. Since Prime Day is for Prime Members only, first-time subscribers can snag a 30-day free trial of Prime.
2. Watch other retailers, too
Since other companies want to get the customers that Amazon is vying to attract, it's common for Walmart, Best Buy and other big box stores to get in on the action. Make sure to shop around at these companies as well to see if what they are offering is even better than Prime Day. The advantage of going outside the Amazon ecosystem is you don't even need Prime to participate, too.
3. Know what you want to buy
Make sure to consult our buying guides here at Space.com to make sure you're ready for the big event. Our best telescopes will show you which devices are best to spot planets, galaxies and other objects. Our best Lego Star Wars Deals will help the Jedi in your life, while Lego deals will get builders of all ages together. We'll continue to update these pages in the weeks before Prime Day to keep you up to date.
4. Stay flexible
We'll do our best during Prime Day to show you different versions of the same product, or equivalent products, to help you make the best choice available. Deals can expire quickly, so make sure not to get too connected to one particular product. More flexible buyers tend to be happier ones.
5. Start early
Gate-crashing deals are often the best ones to be found as the event begins. Especially for those big-ticket items with limited stock, like new Lego sets or certain binoculars or telescopes, you'll want to grab these items quickly before they disappear. Smaller gifts might not have as much demand, but if you really want a particular thing, it's better to jump on immediately.
6. Check back regularly
Amazon does update its pricing rapidly throughout the event, and we at Space.com will as well. What we often see is amazing deals popping up in the last hours, as stock suddenly gets released or new entries pop up on the Amazon website. So keep refreshing our pages and we will do our best to guide you through the hectic two days that make up Prime Day.
Prime Day, or wait for Black Friday?
Prime Day vs Black Friday?
Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday are both popular opportunities to offer sales on the big-ticket items space fans enjoy, like binoculars, telescopes, Star Wars kits and board games. Deciding when to jump is a careful consideration.
If you're an Amazon devotee, you'll likely want to stick to Prime Day as your big shopping event. While there are other stores that jump in, like Best Buy, Target and Walmart, those stores tend to hold back for Black Friday. Also, Prime Day has a more limited audience than Black Friday due to its membership, so you'll have an advantage when shopping for sales.
Naturally, if you want to get your items sooner, Prime Day is the time to jump. But if you want a wider range of retailers to consider, we will also keep you apprised of Black Friday opportunities when they come up. Stay tuned to Space.com in the weeks before Black Friday to see our coverage of the best space deals, all the way through to Cyber Monday.
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Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Managing Editor for e-commerce for Space and Live Science. Previously the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space, Jase has been an editor and contributing expert across a wide range of publications since 2010. Based in the UK, they are also an award-winning photographer and educator winning the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters degree in 2011 and qualifying as a teacher in 2012, Jase has spent the last two decades studying and working in photography and publishing in multiple areas, and specializes in low light optics and camera systems.
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