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Talking Tutor Telescope

Marty Shaw — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:14:57 +0000

When I was little, I was really interested in astronomy. Unfortunately, nobody else seemed to be so I was on my own when it came to figuring out what was what, but the Talking Tutor Telescope makes sure there’s always someone around that can share your passion for the stars. A built-in database with over [...]

StarBath

Hazel Chua — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:21:27 +0000

It’s hard to completely empty your mind from thoughts about work and whatever else went on in your day. Even taking a soothing bath or nap is starting to prove a bit difficult because there’s always some problem you have to solve or something that you have to take care of. But it’s important to [...]

3D Christmas Cookie Cutters

Patra Beaulieu — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:25:11 +0000

Mmm….sugar cookies, gingerbread! They’re usually served elegantly on plates, but what if they could stand up on their own and become part of an entertaining action scene? With the 3D Christmas Cookie Cutters, flat cookies will get their stint in stand-up. 3D Christmas Cookie Cutters plastic, set of 12 that makes 6 holiday shapes: stars, snowman, angel, reindeer, bell, tree put the finished cookies [...]

Laser Stars Projector

Patra Beaulieu — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:20:40 +0000

Falling asleep under a starry night sky can certainly be done without camping in the bush, thanks to the many home planetarium projectors that can be found on GeekAlerts. Maybe you’ve already seen the Star Theatre, Star Wars Death Star, and Sega HomeStar planetariums. Here’s a different projector that uses laser lights in addition to LED lights, creating a [...]

Star Theatre Planetarium

James Kelly — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:58:57 +0000

If you don’t happen to live near a planetarium or in the wilderness without city lights, then you will appreciate the Star Theatre Planetarium. Just put this planetarium in a dark room in your house and you will be amazed by the quality and detail of the images. The Star Theatre Planetarium uses the same [...]

Super Mario Brothers Starman Candy

Ryan Cooper — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:49:05 +0000

Super Mario Bros. has inspired numerous candy treats, such as the Question Mark Candy Box and Mushroom Candy Tins. Now you can also buy Super Mario Brothers Starman Candy. This Super Star tin is filled with star shaped candies. Super Mario Brothers Starman Candy goes great with other retro video game candies like Sonic the [...]

New HomeStar Planetarium from Sega Toys

Robert Birming — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:08:15 +0000

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 [...]

Twilight Turtle Star Projector

Robert Birming — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:24:35 +0000

This adorable night time companion will transform your bedroom into a wonderland of twinkling stars. There are eight different genuine constellations to choose from and three soothing color options: blue, green or amber. The turtle mini-projector is powered by three pieces of AAA batteries and has a built-in 45 minute sleep feature, so you can [...]

HomeStar Spa – Sega Toys Bathroom Planetarium

Robert Birming — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:58:02 +0000

Sega Toys, the Japanese company that has brought us the HomeStar home planetariums, has now released a bathroom version called HomeStar Spa. The product is shaped like the planet Saturn and has three modes (see the image below). From left to right: planetarium, rose petal and deep sea. The Sega Toys HomeStar Spa will be [...]

AstroStar Starlight Projector

Robert Birming — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:27:00 +0000

The AstroStar indoor starlight projector will make a perfect complement for anyone spending their nights in the Space Shuttle Bunk Bed. Project a map of the heavens onto your ceiling and walls with this new starlight projector. Featuring a rotating base with compass-point alignments, it’s possible to set up your AstroStar by aligning it according [...]

HomeStar Pure Mini – Sega Home Planetarium

Robert Birming — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:39:26 +0000

The popular HomeStar Pure home planetarium from the Japanese Sega Toys company is now also available in a mini version. This mini HomeStar Pure from Segatoys is enough to take your breath away with an astonishing view of the universe. Just simply press down the switch and look inside the HomeStar Pure Mini, the stars [...]

Ultimate Star Planetarium

Robert Birming — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:52:34 +0000

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 [...]

5D Star Murals on Your Ceiling

Robert Birming — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:08:23 +0000

StarMurals are custom star murals painted in a five-dimensional format that resemble the real night sky. They are invisible by day and glow in the dark. Just like the night sky, all of my stars move and “twinkle”…even my “shooting stars” appear to move…and they are moving. There’s nothing else like it… StarMurals are truly [...]

Space Explorer Lamp

Robert Birming — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:07:30 +0000

If you’re still not satisfied after having both the Star Trek Chandelier and the Rocket Lamp hanging from the ceiling, try this space theme lightning. The Space Explorer Flush Mount Fixture ($186) features a black top plate with stars and planets, then you have a chrome satellite with two light bulbs as its engines, and [...]

Glowing Globe – Earth Transforms to Sky at Night

Robert Birming — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:56:34 +0000

This “magic” globe has more to show than what first meets the eye. When it gets dark, a light sensor transforms the globe from a map of the world to a beautiful brightly illuminated map of the night sky. It shows 88 constellations all with their common names (far easier to remember), so not only [...]

Star Theater V3 – Home Planetarium

Robert Birming — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:05:30 +0000

This Star Theater V3 ($25) available at the Discovery Channel Store will transforms any room into a 360-degree planetarium, projecting hundreds of constellations and twinkling stars onto the walls and ceiling. Features: Accurate to season, month, day and hour Provides fun astronomical facts while stargazing outside Includes a built-in liquid-filled compass & glow light feature [...]

SkyScout Personal Planetarium

Robert Birming — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:24:55 +0000

The Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium ($347) locates and identifies over 6,000 stars, planets, and constellations from its built-in database. The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point and click convenience to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more. Simply point the SkyScout at any star in the sky [...]

10,000 Star Planetarium

Robert Birming — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:35:20 +0000

We’ve seen a lot of planetarium gadgets lately, but never before as good looking as the 10,000 Star Planetarium ($130). It’s also said to be the “most advanced desktop planetarium available for home use”, capable of projecting a realistic image of the heavens with over 10,000 stars. This is the most advanced desktop planetarium available [...]

Illuminated Outdoor Globes: Earth, Moon & Stars

Robert Birming — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 06:12:02 +0000

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 [...]