30 Best Space Gifts for the Astronomy Lover in Your Life

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It’s fair to say that space and space exploration hasn’t captured public interest to this degree since the 1950s. In 2022 alone, we watched NASA slam into an asteroid to shift its orbit, lost our minds over the first-ever look at a massive Milky Way black hole, and were treated to the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Last year, NASA landed Perseverance on Mars, plus we got to see Captain Kirk “return” to space (at age 90). And really, is there any better evidence of collective space-on-the-brain than NASA sweatshirts at the Gap?

Of course, there are the diehard space nerds with a long history of geeking out over anything related to the final frontier and amateur astronomers who take out telescopes on clear nights. If you need a gift for one of these space-obsessed humans, you’re in luck, as we’ve compiled a most-excellent guide to the best space gifts on the market. We bet you — and your giftee — will think they’re out of this world.

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For the amateur astronomer

Happylandgifts

Piece of Space

2

For warmth while stargazing

Kanguru

Glow-in-The-Dark Constellation Blanket

3

The lava lamp alternative

Balkwan

Moon Lamp

4

A Great Coffee Table Book

National Geographic

Visual Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Milky Way and Beyond

5

Space Art

Personal Prints

Personalized Space Name Art

6

A Virtual Journey

Omegon

Personal Planetarium

7

Lego

International Space Station Kit

8

For the novice stargazer

Princeton Architectural Press

50 Things to See in the Sky by Sarah Barker

9

The best-ever nightlight

YKL World

3D Optical Illusion Space Shuttle Nightlight

10

Explore Brave New Worlds

National Geographic

The Hubble Cosmos: 25 Years of New Vistas in Space by David H. Devorkin and Robert W. Smith

11

For Beatles Fans

brightcomets

Spacewalk Astronauts Shirt

12

For late nights

Soondar

Astronaut LED Laptop Light

13

Fun for the Whole Family

Late for the Sky

Late for the Sky Space-opoly

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For a galatic vibe

Soaiy

Aurora Borealis Light Projector

15

Build a Moment in History

Lego

NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander Building Kit

16

Launch Into a Game of Cards

Chronicle Books

Space Playing Cards

17

Learn About Living in Space

Workman Publishing Company

How to Astronaut: An Insider’s Guide to Leaving Planet Earth by Terry Virts

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For the Astronomical Mixologist

Viski

Irving The Rocket Cocktail Shaker

19

Great Group Activity

Uncommon Goods

Infinite Galaxy Puzzle

20

Blast off with STEM

Gootmkin

Space Shuttle Building Set

21

For a space-themed bedroom

liderstar

Glow-in-The-Dark Stars and Planets Stickers

22

A Far Out Gift

AstroReality

Moon AR Framed Wall Art

23

Best Model Kit

4M

Solar System Planetarium Model Kit

24

Super-Fun Space Stickers

Workman Publishing Company

Peel + Discover: Space

25

For relaxing under the stars

Alprang

Space World Dome Tent

26

Best Punny Gift

Tervis

‘I Need My Space’ Tumbler

27

For Science Teachers and Professors

Gemwonder

Desk Planets

28

Sip and Learn

The Unemployed Philosophers Guild

Heat Changing Planet Mug

29

May the Force Chill Your Bev

Icup

Star Wars Death Star Ice Cube Mold Tray

30

Great Fun for Siblings

Wonder & Wise

Space Doorway Bean Bag Toss

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