For the stargazers, astronomers, and hard-to-shop-for people, celestial gifts are essential. Whether you need a present for a wedding, birthday, or special occasion, we have you covered. We’ve pulled together gift ideas for children and adults alike. And maybe there is even an item or two that would be fun to gift to yourself.
BlissLights Sky Lite laser projector
Bring heaven indoors
This is a fun gift for kids and adults. The SKY Lite star projector shines stars and nebulas across the ceiling and walls of any room to create an ethereal atmosphere. You can choose between green or blue colors and have the patterns remain stationary or rotate. The base is sturdy with different feet, so you can angle the whole projector to get the right look.
Celestron 70mm travel scope
Bringing you closer to the heavens
The Celestron telescope is the ultimate stargazer gift. It lets you see beyond the constellations that you see on your own and into deep space to discover more heavenly objects, including planets, asteroid belts, and satellites. This telescope is designed to be taken with you as you travel and includes two eyepieces, a tripod, and a travel backpack. The Celestron telescope also has free software to connect the scope with your cell phone to help locate thousands of heavenly objects.
The Unemployed Philosophers Guild heat-changing constellation mug
Hot and cold and cool
For the coffee lover in your life, this heat-changing mug is a fun gift. When cold the mug is black with white stars strategically placed around the mug. When it’s filled with hot coffee, tea, or chocolate, the change in temperature reveals the constellations hidden among the sky. These constellations are named, too, and include Orion, Pollux, and Andromeda. This mug holds 12 ounces of liquid and is microwave safe.
Kanguru constellation glow-in-the-dark blanket
Beautiful and practical
The Kanguru constellation blanket is both decorative and useful. Made from microfabric material, it’s warm and cozy yet soft and lightweight. This also makes it wrinkle-resistant, fade-resistant, and non-shedding. Each constellation is made in white and is placed at its proper point in the gray sky-colored background. When the lights go out, the stars glow brightly and will keep doing so even after many washes. It's safe to toss this blanket into the washing machine when it gets dirty.
Maps International glow-in-the-dark constellation map
The sign of the Zodiac
This star map is a poster that features most of the visible constellations. Some of the constellations, for example, the URSA Major, show the image the star cluster represents behind it. When the lights go out, all of the stars and the connecting lines, glow. This is a cool piece for kids and teens learning about the stars and is a good reference for when you’re outside looking up.
Ladytree crescent moon and star pendant necklace
For the lovely lady
This necklace features a crescent moon along with several stars attached to the 18-inch chain. You have the choice to have a single star or to add additional stars, up to six. All stars are displayed on one side of the moon to give a regal and elegant appearance. The entire necklace is made from sterling silver and is nickel-free, lead-free, and hypoallergenic. This necklace comes in a beautiful diamond-shaped box ready to gift to someone special.
Mydethum moon lamp nightlight
Lasso the moon
This moon lamp is a 3D-printed model made from eco-friendly materials. It has incredible detail to mimic the real moon with crevices and deserts. It’s powered using a USB charger that will hold enough power to stay lit for up to 8 hours. With a touch, you can change the brightness of the light, or change the color from white to yellow. It doesn’t come with a base but will stand sturdily on its own.
Kate Aspen Under the Stars coaster set
It’s a party favorite
For the person that likes to party, these Under the Stars coasters will help save their tabletops. Each coaster features a navy blue sky and white stars in popular constellation designs and is covered with glass for protection. The edges are trimmed with a gold finish and the bottom has four small feet that sit evenly on the table. Each set comes with two coasters, so the four-pack has eight coasters total.
DREAM BIG PRINTABLES moon phase print set
For the one that’s hard to buy for
For that person who likes gifts that are a bit more unique, this art print set of the moon phases is a good bet. Each print features a different moon phase in black and white and can be framed and hung individually or together to create a unique conversation starter. Each print measures 8-by-10 inches. The set is shipped from the artist and is well packaged to ensure they arrive unbent and ready for display.
Omitfu solar system crystal ball paperweight
Stunningly useful
Omitfu has several crystal paperweights with different celestial images to choose from including a solar system among a meteor shower and the Milky Way galaxy. It sits on a crystal base, but the top globe part can be removed for a better peek at the beautifully detailed 3D carving inside. This paperweight comes packaged in a nice, padded box ready to be wrapped and gifted.
Gifts that are interstellar
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One of the best and most fun gifts to give is the BlissLights Sky Lite projector. This turns a bedroom into an intergalactic dream with plants, star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies projected on every surface. It's fun to use for creating a party atmosphere or as a light source at night.
We also recommend pairing the Kanguru glow-in-the-dark constellation blanket with the heat-changing constellation mug by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild for a quick and cozy celestial gift.
For kids or teens, some ideas include the Maps International glow-in-the-dark constellation map or the Mydethum moon lamp that doubles as a nightlight. For the true heavenly enthusiasts, the Celestron 70mm travel scope will bring you as close to the stars as possible without leaving Earth.
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