Category : Astronomy Gifts

Lego Space Shuttle

Just found this on my travels of the web, amazing – a brilliant Lego Space Shuttle on it’s launch pad. This is what all astronomers really want for Christmas, forget all that boring astronomy equipment, more gloves, scarves and hats, we want to sit in the warm of an evening and build something like this

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Celestron 114LCM Computerised Telescope Review

The Celestron 114LCM Computerised Telescope is a 114mm or 4.5 inch telescope with a focal length of  1m or 100cm. It is a Newtonian reflector type telescope. The Celestron 114LCM telescope automatically locates the wonders of the universe with its motorized system & on board computer! The Celestron 114 has fully coated glass optics which

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The Universe DVD

One of the best series on astronomy and the solar system for me has been The Universe from the History Channel. It is now available as a standard DVD and in Blu-Ray High Definition format. There are currently 2 series you can buy, the first series is on 3 DVDs and so you get 600 mins

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Apollo 11 Manual by Haynes

The Apollo 11 Manual by Haynes really caught my idea when reading the December 2009 edition of The Sky at Night magazine. What a great and very unique gift for an astronomer, the acutal intricate manual to the Apollo 11 spacecraft in a Haynes style book. This manual looks at the evolution and design of

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Apollo Saturn V Model

Get up to speed with the Apollo Saturn V, the American rocket that blasted the three lunar explorers to the Moon. This stunning Revell 1:96 scale replica is a life-like model that includes launch platform and supports, plus four paints, double ended brush and precision applicator glue for detailed decoration. What a great model for

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Celestron FirstScope Telescope Review

I found the Celestron FirstScope whilst on my travels around the web, and it looks like a well built mini tabletop telescope. It’s actually a mini Dobsian Reflector Telescope with a 76mm aperture and a focal length of 30cm. The write up says: “The FirstScope is a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy. This quality

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SSPL Astronomy Prints

The official print sales website of the Science Museum, National Railway Museum and National Media Museum is now online, and it incorporates the Royal Photographic Society Collection. Currently there are 40,000 images to choose from in a range of sizes and finishes. Categories include Astronomy, Natural History, Vintage Posters, Rail Transport, Road Transport, Water Transport,

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Telescope Portable Battery

If you ever want to use your GoTo telescope on location then you’ll need a 12v power source. Maplin have their Portable Jump Start and Air Compressor on offer until the end of December 2008 for just £19.99 – perfect for powering your telescope. The perfect gift for the astronomer in your family, plus it

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Sky at Night Magazine Subscription

Get someone you love, preferably an astronomer, a subscription to Sky at Night magazine. The magazine comes with a CD packed full of interactive goodies every month as well as a magazine which includes astronomy news, how to’s, in-depth articles and my favourite – astronomy adverts! The cheapest place to buy a subscription online is with Magazine

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Green Laser Pointer Review

I attended my first Star Party the other week and both the hosts of the party used green laser pointers to point out which celestial objects we were actually looking at through the telescopes and on the large projection screen. The green laser pointers were amazing and the beam of light went all the way through

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