The Japanese toy manufacturer Sega, who has brought us home planetariums like the Pure Mini and the Spa, has now released a second edition of the popular HomeStar Pro model.

It is the ultimate version of the previous HomeStar and HomeStar PRO, you can have more stars, ultra bright and a sharp starry sky in your home.

Also, it comes with full moon disk for your project in the ceiling.

Product Features

• SEGATOYS HOMESTAR PRO 2nd contains 6 Lens while HOMESTAR only contain 4 lens. The sharpness of HOMESTAR PRO is improved.
• SEGATOYS HOMESTAR PRO 2nd utilize 3W White LED while HOMESTAR use 1W White LED for projection. HOMESTAR PRO is 3 times brighter than the project of HOMESTAR
• SEGATOYS HOMESTAR PRO 2nd comes with new FULL MOON and EARTH Projection Disk
• Number of Stars: 10,000
• Projection Distance: 10 ft (around 2m-2m30cm)
• Projection Angle & Focus: Freely Adjustable on shooting angle 0-90 degree.
• Diurnal Motion Function: Revolve Counterclockwise(imitate the movement of the stars in the Northern Hemisphere)
• Shooting Star Function: Projects Shooting Stars at random intervals.
• Starry Software Tray: Changeable for different Starry disks.
• Light Resource: High brightness White LED to avoid heat and provide clear and sharp image.
• Timer Function: Allows you to program the planetarium before you go to bed to switch off automatically once a certain time has elapsed.
• Power Source: AC(100~240V, 50/60Hz)
• Colors: MAT SILVER or MAT BLACK
• Light Weight Design
• HxWxD(approx.): 15.9cm x 14.3cm x 15.1cm

The Sega Toys HomeStar PRO 2nd Edition (21st Century Home Planetarium) is available over at the Toys Brando website for $224.90.

This stylish chronograph is designed to allow amateur astronomers to “plan for the best viewing conditions for observations”. It tracks the phases of the moon, moonrise, moonset, sunrise, sunset, and more.

The watchface employs a unique LCD consisting of 96 separate sections arranged in a ray pattern originating at the center of the watchface. Each section accounts for 15 minutes of time and matches to the watchs 12-hour bezel, covering a full 24-hour day. Once you select your location from 583 pre-programmed cities, these sections are shaded to depict sunset and hours of darkness and left bright to depict sunrise and hours of daylight (an adjacent circular display tracks moonrise and moonset).

A 24-hour hand moves precisely around the 12-hour bezel to cunningly depict the current time. The top of the watchface displays the digital time and the bottom has a lunar display that depicts all eight phases of the moon (New Moon shown). A 24-hour bezel allows you to keep track of time in another time zone. Its quartz oscillator provides accurate time keeping, and its stainless steel case employs double O-rings for the pushers and crown for a 10 ATM rating.

The Astronomer’s Chronograph is available over at the Hammacher Schlemmer website for $495.95.

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This indoor planetarium transforms any room into a truly stellar display, allowing you to view the night sky as it would appear anywhere in the world.

Features:

• Project 88 constellations; 12 celestial objects, including 8 planets, Pluto and its moon, Charon
• Uses super bright bulbs to project over 600 stars
• Searchable database with over 600 star facts and myths
• Interactive talking computer and backlit navigational screen
• Features five modes for a variety of astronomy tours and settings
• Features a one-hour timer so you can fall asleep under the stars
• Includes AC power adaptor and 24-page, full color instruction manual

The Discovery Ultimate Star Planetarium is available for $79.95.

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Just like the Sunrise Serenade will this alarm clock try wake you up in a slow and calm way with a gently illuminating light.

First introduced in 1952, this unique “moonbeam” clock wakes you with a gently illuminating light. If you fall back asleep, a bell sounds. Now available in four colors you’ll find only at L.L.Bean, plus classic Yellow. Snooze feature. Fully lighted dial. Battery backup (uses two AA batteries, not included). Size: 5″H x 7″W x 3″D.

The Moonbeam Clock ($40) is available in five different colors: Yellow, Blue, Blue Periwinkle, Green or Pink.

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Do you like keeping track of the phases of the moon? On the other hand, it doesn’t matter if you don’t – this calendar will look great on your wall anyway.

The Phases of the Moon 2008 Calendar is designed by Irwin Glusker and is available for $17 at MoMA Store. This is their description of the pruduct:

The progressive phases of the moon graphically chart a shimmering pattern across the width of this intriguing calendar. This perennial favorite was designed exclusively for MoMA. Packaged in a black mailing tube.

Made in the USA. Size: 18h x 32″l.

We had a moon phase clock yesterday and some of you might remember the illuminated moon globe that we covered a couple of months ago.

The beautiful Complete Lunar Cycle Illuminated Moon ($25) available at the Hammacher Schlemmer website is kind of like a mix between those two.

This is the wall-mounted illuminated convex replica of the near side of the Moon that cycles through all eight lunar phases, yet accomplishes the transition between each phase smoothly by depicting consecutive nights of the same phase, resulting in a total of 12 different views separated by five-second intervals. In automatic mode, it progresses through the waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent phases before beginning again with the new moon. The raised textured surface faithfully depicts recognizable details such as the Mare Tranquillitatis, site of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and Tycho crater. It only functions in a darkened room and shuts off in 15 minutes if left un attended; phases can be manually advanced with included remote. Moon requires four AA batteries and remote requires two AAA batteries. Ages 6 and up. 10″ Diam. x 21/2″ D. (11/2 lbs.)

With the Galilea Moon Phase Clock ($65) you will not only be able to see what time it is, you will also be able to keep track of the current phase of the moon. A matte black shield revolves around the detailed lunar globe to simulate the amount of lunar face in shadow.

It features a standard quartz movement clock and a calendar with day and month. The timepiece measures 9in (23cm) x 4.5in (11.5cm) x 4.5in (11.5cm) and is powered by one AA battery.

Made in France and designed by artist B. Vuarnesson.

The cherry wood-paneled WS-8117CTWC ($17) digital wall clock displays the current time, indoor/outdoor temperatures and the moon phase. The built-in antenna system receives radio signals from the atomic clock, making sure you will always have the precise time and accurate date.

Time is displayed in hours and minutes and either 12- or 24-hour modes on the top LCD screen while the lower LCD shows the date and day of the week in English, Spanish, German, or French, along with the moon phase (of eight possible phases) and current indoor and outdoor temperatures. The clock has an alarm with a snooze option and can be set to one of 13 time zones, including all US time zones and Greenwich Mean Time.

Features

• Atomic time and date with manual setting option
• 12 or 24 hour time display
• Day can be displayed in English, French, Spanish, or German
• Dual LCD screens
• Wall hanging or free-standing (fold-out stand)
• Time zone setting of +12 hour to 12 hour
• Time alarm with snooze
• Indoor and outdoor temperature display (degrees F or C)
• 12 or 24 hour time mode
• Three letter identification for US time zones
• Moon phase
• Includes TX6U temperature transmitter

Specifications

• Indoor temperature range: 32°F to 122°F
• Remote temperature range: -21.8°F to 156.2°F
• Temperature accuracy: +/- 1.5°F
• Power source (clock): 2 “AA” Alkaline Batteries
• Power source (sensor): 2 “AA” Alkaline Batteries

Dimensions

• Clock: 8 by 12-1/4 by 1-1/4 inches
• Sensor: 7 by 2-1/4 by 1.63 inches

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Put on the Moon Shoes, grab yourself a pack of that yummy Astronaut Ice Cream and enjoy the anti-gravity. The strap-on sandals have adjustable bindings to fit up to a USA men’s size 9. Available in two different colors:

• Moon Shoes – Black ($28)
• Moon Shoes – Purple ($30)

Just as Sea Monkeys are not really a bunch of tiny pink people who wear crowns and hairdos and create ersatz civilizations, so too are Moon Shoes something short of a personal trampoline experience. Still, if you’re careful and have expectations that are somewhat earthbound, these springy little strap-on sandals can be an awful lot of fun. Built for people age seven and up with a maximum weight of 180 pounds, the Moon Boots have adjustable bindings to fit up to a USA men’s size 9. They are constructed of heavy duty plastic but the construction is such that the boots look likely to stay intact. As for how high they bounce, that’s going to depend on the bouncer’s size, leg strength, and bravery. And we would certainly recommend at least caution if not padding.

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The LCD screen on the Sharper Image Waterdrop Weather Station ($130) features lots of weather related information and an alarm clock.

The illuminated LCD screen on this waterdrop-shaped weather station boasts a wealth of features, including weather forecast icons with a color code; temperature (F°/C° indoor/outdoor); humidity (25% – 95%); maximum temperature and humidity; barometric pressure (24-hour); and moon phase. The unit includes an outdoor sensor with a 433MHz transmitter for a super-long transmission range of up to 246 feet. The screen has a changeable backlight with three different options, as well as illuminated digits for easy nighttime view.

The Waterdrop™ Weather Station is also a clock, featuring U.S. Atomic time and date and an alarm clock setting. With the hands-free infrared sensor, merely wave your hand within three inches of the unit to silence the alarm clock and activate a five-minute snooze — no more fumbling for buttons! Activating the snooze will also illuminate the screen for five seconds, giving you a clear view of the time. Can be set up on desk or wall-mounted. Measures 5.7″ x 9.8″ x 2.2″ and weighs 1.4 lbs. Runs on 4 AA batteries (order separately) or with plug-in AC adapter (included). Transmitter runs on 2 AA batteries (order separately). 90-day warranty.

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From Columbus comes this beautiful series of illuminated globes. The 16in. (40 cm) large globes are absolutely weather-proof and have been specifically designed for outdoor usage.

Available in four different models with a price of $294 each:

• EnviroSphere Outdoor Physical/Political Globe
• TerraSphere Outdoor Physical/Political Globe
• The Cosmos Outdoor Constellation Globe
• New Moon Outdoor Moon Globe

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