If you’ve still got Christmas gifts to buy, we’ve got some out-of-this-world last-minute gift ideas to make dreams come true.
We’ve got something for everyone, from astronomy buffs, stargazers, skywatchers, and everyone in between. From gift vouchers, to finder scopes and a literal map of the Moon, these gifts will have you touching the stars.
Know someone with a telescope, or are you thinking of gifting one? Give them a little cosmic boost with a gift voucher for one of our BYO Telescope Classes.
These are fun, hands-on sessions where they’ll learn the ins and outs of their telescope, all while hanging out with a bunch of other WA stargazers.
We’ll send you a digital voucher that you can print out and include with a card. It’s got everything they will need to sign up for a class, including a discount code so they won’t have to pay a single dollar.
Check out the Celestron Observer’s Map of the Moon: it’s double-sided, showing you the lunar surface with all its craters and maria, ready for your telescope to explore, and it even has a directory of all the best spots, craters, and features, along with helpful coordinates making find them super easy.
Flip the map over and you’ve got lunar observing tips, tricks and info on key lunar regions.
At 61cm by 61cm, it’s big enough for easy viewing, but it also folds down to a pocket-sized 20cm by 10cm: perfect for your stargazing adventures in WA’s astrotourism towns.
The Telrad Finder Scope has been around since the 1970s, and it’s still the go-to for astronomers.
What makes it special? It’s illuminated circles that project onto a glass plate, which appear to float in the sky. After lining up the Telrad with your telescope, you’ll be able to align the circles with the object you want to view, you’re right on target.
The finder scope is a super tool for star hopping. You can use those red circles to jump from a bright star to the spot where your target is hiding.
And the best part of this great astronomy gift is it’s super versatile, meaning you can stick it on almost any telescope.
An annual Stargazers Club WA Gold Galaxy Membership is a year of discovery all about telescopes and stargazing for someone you know who is eager to start an astronomical journey.
Gold Galaxy Members receive entry to Stargazers Club WA events for a year. That’s twelve whole events – including BYO telescope classes and dark sky stargazing events. Members can even score discounted tickets for friends and family to share the wonders of the universe.
The voucher is sent by email and includes instructions on how to register for a membership and a discount code so that no payment is required.
In their book Astronomy: Sky Country, Karlie Noon and Krystal De Napoli explore the connections between Aboriginal environmental and cultural practices and the behaviour of the stars, and consider what must be done to sustain our dark skies, and the information they hold, into the future.
The First Knowledges series offers an introduction to Indigenous knowledges in vital areas and their application to the present day, with this book focusing on Aboriginal knowledge of the night skies and its connection to Country.
A Perth Observatory gift voucher is the gift of a night under the stars.
Perth Observatory is Western Australia’s oldest observatory, and has been sharing the wonders of the universe for over 125 years.
With these vouchers, your loved one can choose from a range of cosmic adventures: from night tours with experienced guides, fairy morning teas, astrophotography workshops, and so much more.
Just buy the voucher online, Perth Observatory will email it out, and the astronomy lover in your life can book their adventure for a time that suits them.
Big Space Fan offers niche t-shirts, with a special interest in the stars.
It’s a cosmic sanctuary for the truly nerdy, a haven for those who find solace in space. From the This is not a moon design to cheeky homages to telescopes, astronomy, and science.
Find the perfect gifts for that special someone who’s got their head in the clouds. Big Space Fan’s designs are a declaration of celestial curiosity
We’ve barely scratched the celestial surface when it comes to finding great gifts for the astronomy lovers and shooting star hunters in your life. But we believe that possibly the most important thing you need when you’re starting stargazing is a community of people who are as passionate as you are.
It’s why we offer regular events and classes to help you discover stargazing and astronomy in a supportive setting. But you don’t have to be a member of our club to have a community, it’s the people around you that counts.
Jay Chesters
get your guide to the stars
An annual Stargazers Club WA Gold Galaxy Membership is a year of discovery and stargazing for everyone who is eager to start an astronomical journey.
