Looking into the night sky is inspiring. Looking into the night sky with the Stellarscope is something else entirely. The small, easily portable device helps you to quickly identify more than 1,500 stars visible to the naked eye. And if that's not enough, open up 50 Things to See in the Sky and you'll learn the science behind blue skies, sun dogs, and the solar eclipse, and observe nocturnal wonders like lunar halos and Martian ice caps—all with a little help from astrophysicist and producer Sarah Barker and illustrator Maria Nilsson.
To use the Stellarscope, choose the adapter for your latitude, rotate the time/date selector, and then look through the lens to discover a star map aligned with the actual night sky. The maps include the continental U.S. as well as most of Alaska and Canada, south of the Arctic Circle. Unlike modern telescopes, this handheld star chart keeps things old-school with a manual way to set the map and explore the stars.
Price: $74.00
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (103 reviews)
Look up.
Rating: 5 out of 5
By Katy D.
I have a friend that camps quite a bit. I bought this for her for a birthday present. I figured it would be a good activity for her and her children when camping and I was right! She didn't have anything lik this before.
Rating: 5 out of 5
By Tracey H.
Gave this to my husband for his retirement gift, moving to Big Ben National Park area and will be star gazing. He love it.
Rating: 5 out of 5
By Elizabeth K.
I bought this for two Grandsons & like it so much that I am buying another! It is everything that I was looking for & the Book is great!
Rating: 5 out of 5
By Eileen B.
This was a gift. They really liked it. They thought it was very interesting. Thank you.
Rating: 3 out of 5
By Emmanuel V.
I’ve just started reading the book and it does have a lot of helpful information if you’re interested in stargazing. But overall because of price I wouldn’t recommend this purchase.
The kit pairs the Stellarscope star finder with the book '50 Things to See in the Sky' by astrophysicist Sarah Barker, illustrated by Maria Nilsson. The Stellarscope identifies more than 1,500 stars and constellations; the hardcover covers phenomena from blue skies to lunar halos — a complete night-sky learning experience.
Select your hemisphere, choose the latitude adapter for your location (accurate between 20° and 60° north or south latitude), align the time and date dial with the direction you're facing, and look through the lens to see a star map aligned with the actual night sky. A red light is included to illuminate the scope without ruining your night vision.
Yes — reviewers across all ages, including grandchildren and first-timers, describe it as intuitive once assembled. The Stellarscope's analog mechanics have a brief setup step but are approachable without any prior astronomy knowledge. The '50 Things to See' book is written for curious beginners.
No — the Kit adds the '50 Things to See in the Sky' hardcover book, making it a more complete experience and a better gift option. If you already have a star guide or just want the optical tool, the standalone Stellarscope is available separately.
Reviewers consistently say yes as a gift and experience. The Stellarscope is an analog optical instrument — no battery, no screen, no signal required — and the tactile experience is something a phone app can't replicate. Several reviewers note their tech-savvy recipient was genuinely excited by something that deliberately goes the opposite direction.
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