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22 Sep
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Whatever the occasion, you'll be pleased to know that it's not impossible to find the perfect gift for friends or loved ones who are just crazy about astronomy.
If you're stuck for astronomy gift ideas, then here you'll find some great astronomy gifts, ranging from the unique to the unusual. As an astronomy geek myself, I think that any one of these gifts would send the recipient into orbit with joy, and you would undoubtedly be their biggest star! |
Astronomy Gift Shirts and Ties
Astronomy T Shirts
Wearing something that everyone can see and admire is often the best way to profess your passion. Impress friends at the astronomy club by turning up in one of these cool t-shirts. Go out in one - it might just be the gravity you need to attract other like-minded enthusiasts.
Astronomy Inspired Ties
Astronomers, either amateur or professional, are usually pretty smart intellectually. Most of the time however, they tend to have a reputation for being a bit less smart in the clothes-department. Dispel that myth. You can 'crater' great impression (groan) with one of these eyecatching astronomy ties.
An Astronomy Gift in History
From the scientist who first observed the planet Uranus
In August 1665, at the age of nineteen and as a gift for his friend William Litchford, the famous astronomer John Flamsteed wrote his first paper on astronomy. It was entitled ‘Mathematical Essays’ and was about the design, use and construction of an astronomer’s quadrant.
Novelty Astronomy Gifts
Functional? Maybe. Fun? Absolutely.
The thing about space is that it's full of things that are unique, interesting, unusual and fascinating. Likewise, scope out these novelty astronomy gifts that will have everyone asking, "Where did you get that from?"
1. Sticker.
2. Solar System Wall Clock
3. Mars Astronomy Sign
4. Customized Novelty Certificate
5. Playing Cards
6. Set of Square Drink Coasters
7.Beer Glass
8. Solar System Edition of Monopoly
The Patron Saint of Astronomers
St. Dominic de Guzman
The founder of the Dominican Order, St. Dominic (1170 – 1221) is the patron saint of astronomers. His feast day is August 8th. In its time, the Dominican Order was very successful, as it applied Dominic’s understanding that intellectual life needed to be harmonized with the basic and popular needs of the people.
Luxury Astronomy Gifts
For the discerning astronomer
Stargazers are known to have an eye for detail, so this selection of astronomy gifts focuses on just that. Here are a few ideas for the discerning astronomer - some featuring plenty of brass, which always looks good on any mantelpiece.
1. St. Dominic De Guzman - the patron saint of astronomers.This piece of patron saint fine jewelry is a rarity and would suit a collector.
2. A philosopher giving a lecture on the Orrery, after Joseph Wright of Derby.
This is a museum quality reproduction print of this 1768 work.Premium paper with archival / UV resistant inks.
3. Beautiful solid brass refracting telescope mounted on a solid brass and hardwood tripod. Precision ground glass optics.The height of the telescope is adjustable from 37 inches to 59 inches. Tripod collapses efficiently for compact storage.
4. Tellurion Mantel Clock.Absolutely beautiful piece of German engineering in brass. 11 1/4" H x 8 1/4" Dia.
5. Precision orrery in brass and plated steel, with hand-painted planets.
Comes in parts for you to build yourself. A great project for the astronomy enthusiast.When complete, rotates to scale with included AC adapter.