For example, comparing a top-of-the-range star projector from one of the largest producers of star projectors to a make-your-own kit made from cardboard wouldn't be appropriate, though each star projector might be the best-performing product in its own class, and that is how we've categorized them in this guide. Like many other star projectors, there's a 'shooting star' function, although, in our Sega Homestar Flux review, we thought it was a little predictable as the star fell in the same place each time. The supplied remote control (which needs two AAA batteries, not included) can be used to operate the astronaut's features.

Wish it had a little more info on the laser part of it other than just saying don’t look at it and that it’s 530nm green laser. You want a lot of customization: Although the laser 'stars' can only appear as blue or green (depending on which model you get), the clouds offer a lot of color customization through the app. The best star projectors have multiple purposes — some can be used as home planetariums, projecting realistic night skies and galaxies indoors, and others can serve as soft, glowing night lights for adults or children.

It includes two discs: one for the Northern Hemisphere, displaying a starry sky with 60,000 stars, and another for the Northern Hemisphere Constellations, which includes constellation labels to assist with learning. The projector is made from high-quality materials and is easy to use, making it a great gift for anyone who is fascinated by space.

Thanks to its novelty space-walking astronaut design, it would be the perfect gift for a young space fan. Astronaut Starry Sky Star Projector: A well-made novelty star projector that every kid, or space fan, will love to have in their bedroom. This model is silver and black and shares the same basic features and projections as its National Geographic counterpart.

The rotatable head makes finding a location for the astronaut relatively easy if the distance to the plug socket isn’t too far from surfaces or shelving. The brightness of the lights can be adjusted via the remote, allowing five different brightness levels. But it still features a slide projector and three easy-to-handle discs containing 24 color images taken by the Hubble Telescope. If wires aren’t your thing, you will need an alternative battery-powered projector, although you may find you have to sacrifice quality for that.

Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out.The Atmosphere Smart Galaxy Projector comes with a USB power cable and attractive packaging, which would be lovely to receive as a gift. The cheaper models tend to be destined to be used as night lights and are generally inaccurate in their depiction of the night sky. This ornamental astronaut projector provides a calming display of stars and nebulae, transporting its audience into imagining the unknown from the comfort of their own home.

It's very easy to use, the lights are bright and customizable, the lasers will fill a small room, and the operation is quiet, all features that make for a good star projector. With a remote control, you can easily adjust the brightness and color of the stars to create a truly customized experience. The FSSQBFLC Astronaut Light Projector is the perfect addition to any bedroom, game room, or home theater. This galaxy projector is perfect for creating a relaxing and calming atmosphere in your bedroom, making it great for kids and adults alike. Pococo Galaxy Star Projector It does what it is supposed to — it projects high-quality imagery onto any surface to immerse you in the wonders of what the universe has to offer, maintaining a static picture or slowly rotating image.The supplied instruction manual is comprehensive enough to get the astronaut up and running quickly. Astronaut Star Galaxy Projector Light The Light Projected By This Astronaut Star Projector Is A Combination Of Nebula And Starlight That Can Be Displayed Alone Or In Combination. This Bresser planetarium star projector, designed for kids, has true-to-life projections, a time and date selector, a shooting star function and a sleep timer. Rather than using bold color blocks to fill a projection space of up to 15ft x 15ft, the four LED lamps provide a wider range of color possibilities.