2026 Gift Guide

Starry Night 8 has been retooled from the inside out to best meet the needs of the modern amateur astronomer!  With a stunning new object database, incredible integration to cloud services, and tons of new, intelligent features, Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack 8 sets you up for observing success like never before!

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Great introductory stereo microscope with 20x power 10x eyepieces with 2x objective lenses Metal head with coarse focusing knob Upper LED illumination for detailed viewing Two insect specimens included Two AA batteries included Learn More

10 Boxes of 100 pieces each

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• 90mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
• Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup
• Accessories include: two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image star diagonal, and a finderscope.
• Panning handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
• Adjustable height tripod
• Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies
• Warranty: 2 Years

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• An indispensable reference guide for observing the "Red Planet"
• Identifies Martian features using classical albedo and modern nomenclature
• Lists all opposition and conjunction events from 2014 to 2020
• Recommends best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Mars
• Plastic-laminated for durability, the Mars Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability

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• Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lbs (13.6kg)
• Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear
• New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
• Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
• New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
• Improved latitude range - can be used between 7 – 77° latitude
• Improved electronics with increased memory for future expansion
• NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)

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• NexYZ connects your smartphone to your telescope, spotting scope, binocular, monocular, and microscope so you can capture images and video through the eyepiece.
• Works with a wide range of mobile phone models, including all the latest devices from Samsung, Google, and Apple.
• Unlike other adapters, NexYZ features three directional knobs (X, Y, and Z axis) that perfectly align your phone’s camera with the eyepiece in seconds so you are ready to snap the perfect image. In addition, you can make tension adjustments to keep the phone firmly in place.
• NexYZ stands up to rigorous field use thanks to its robust, durable construction with a metal frame and polymer body.

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• Digital Compass function provides degree, north pointing arrow and cardinal point readings. Compass Range: - 0° To 359° , 1-16 pointers (graphical)
• Magnetic declination angle adjustable for regions with magnetic variation
• Built-in Altimeter: measures in either meters or feet
• Barometer (air) pressure and sea level pressure measurement in mbar/hpPa, mmHG or inHG
• Weather forecast Icons: Sunny, Slightly Cloudy, Cloudy and Rainy
• Time, Date and Alarm Clock
• Built-in thermometer - °C or °F
• Backlight for nighttime use
• (2) long-life Lithium batteries included

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• Manual German equatorial mount with setting circles - to locate and track sky objects
• Adjustable, full height steel tripod with deluxe accessory tray
• Quick and easy no-tool setup
• Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, and a finderscope

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