If you are looking for a gift this year then check out our giant list of ideas for any space and astronomy lover.
Here we bring you more than 50 great astronomy gifts for space lovers and stargazers – from cheap stocking fillers to telescopes and more.
(You can also go straight to this list on Amazon here)
LEGO Milky Way Wall Art Kit
Explore the wonders of the Milky Way with this stunning 3D-effect art LEGO building kit.
This makes a great adult gift with a mindful element and you are rewarded at the end with beautiful wall art that you created.
You can build the set whilst listening to a specially curated soundtrack on a dedicated app that contains the instructions.
I Need My Space T-Shirt
This t-shirt will be appreciated by those that value the solitude of being outside with their telescope alone under the stars!
Heat Changing Constellation Mug
Another good stocking filler or Secret Santa gift for an astronomy enthusiast is this constellation mug that changes appearance when a hot drink goes in.
At first it is a cool starry mug, but when the hot coffee goes in the constellations show up. A fun, low-budget item!
Uranus Soap
Funny novelty gift or stocking filler for the space-lover with a sense of humor.
2025 Astronomy Calendar
Get ready for 2025 with this space calendar from Astronomy Magazine.
Each month has a stunning image of a different planet, galaxy, or other deep space objects, along with educational commentary.
This would make a great gift for someone’s bedroom or home office.
Astronomy & Space Calendars
An alternative option to the above is the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Calendar.
If you want some more options, see our guide to the Best Astronomy & Space Calendars for 2025.
Night Sky Star Map (Personalized)
A great gift is a personalized print based on how the night sky looked from a specific location and date.
This is perfect for someone who might want to mark a special occasion like a wedding or the birth of a child.
You enter the location plus the time and date and it creates a unique image of the night sky from that particular moment in time.
You can then customize the message written on the print as well as various styling options around the color and borders etc.
This is a great personal gift for space lovers.
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Telescope
A telescope can be an obvious choice of gift for someone with an interest in astronomy.
This is the perfect beginner’s telescope as smartphone app enabled.
This means it interacts with your smartphone to scan the night skies and guide you to find astronomical objects like planets and galaxies.
This makes the process much easier and removes much of the frustration of not being able to see things through a telescope the first time you use it.
This model is the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ. It is the most affordable in the range, but with plenty of capacity for providing great views.
What Telescope to Buy?
To read more about this range of telescopes see our article comparing all the Celestron StarSense Explorer Telescopes.
For further options, see the Best Telescopes for Beginners.
LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Building Set
This is listed as suitable for kids of ages 10 years and above, but i think would also be appreciated by an astronomy-loving adult.
It’s a Lego model that has a handle that you turn to watch the Earth rotate the Sun, and the Moon rotate the Earth as they would with the changing months of the year.
A great way to learn about the phases of the moon and also makes great room decor.
Andromeda Galaxy Paperweight
This is a nice desktop gift for a space enthusiast.
It’s a paperweight with the Andromeda galaxy contained within.
Andromeda is the closest galaxy to our galaxy, the Milky Way. It has a distinctive and stunning spiral appearance that you can see inside this glass ornament.
Earth & Space Coloring Book
Adult coloring books are a great relaxation tool and are thought to help relieve anxiety.
This space-themed gift idea features 35 images from NASA archives.
It features a full-color NASA photograph with a template to color on the adjacent page.
NASA Space Swirl Pencils
A great gift idea for a young space lover (or for an adult to accompny the book above) are these two-tone space swirl colored pencils that use NASA images.
Unistellar Odyssey Pro Smart Telescope
The Unistellar Odyssey Pro is a premium smart telescope.
It is a device that contains both telescope and camera and takes pictures of objects in space at the press of a button via app on your smartphone.
You literally unpack it from the box and when turned on it aligns itself and gives you a list of astronomical objects like galaxies and planets for you to choose to photograph through an app. It then takes the image and sends to your phone for you to share.
You can watch our video review here:
Smart telescopes have taken the astronomy and astrophotography world by storm in recent years by making it significantly easier to take images of objects in space.
The Unistellar Odyssey Pro requires no astronomy or telescope experiance. It is a premium product though – see below if you want to explore more budget options.
What Smart Telescope to Buy?
If you’d like to read more about other options then see our article on the Best Smart Telescopes or watch our video:
Levitating Moon Lamp
This cool lunar lamp uses NASA imagery to accurately represent the surface of the moon.
What’s even better is that it floats above the stand with no contact – fully levitating!
The base is plugged into the mains and powers the lamp, so needs no extra batteries. It can be bought with US, UK, EU, and Australian compatible plugs.
Celestron SkyMaster 20×80 Astronomy Binoculars
For something more exciting, think about a pair of astronomy binoculars.
Smaller and more portable than telescopes they make a great alternative that not everyone would consider.
They are perfect for casual use as you can just grab-and-go into your backyard or wherever and start scanning the skies with no fuss.
These are the 20×80 Celestron SkyMaster Astronomy Binoculars – the “20” refers to the magnification and the “80” refers to the size of the lenses (aperture).
You can watch our review here:
Binoculars with high magnification and aperture like these will give you good views of planets and even deep space objects like galaxies, but will need to be used with a tripod as they will too heavy for handheld use.
This model is a great entry-level option for children or adults to get into stargazing in the backyard or to take on trips.
What Astronomy Binoculars to Buy?
If you’d like to read more about other options then see our article on the Best Astronomy Binoculars or watch our video:
Name a Star Gift Box
This is a gift box that contains the details of a unique unnamed star that you can give a name on a certificate.
This is a nice gift and a bit of fun, but just be aware that you are not actually officially naming anything and it won’t be recorded on any recognized catalog of stars. There is no place where you can do that but many people like this as a fun and educational gift.
Also included are a number of factsheets about stars and a map where you can find the location of “your” star.
Infinite Cosmos: Visions From the James Webb Space Telescope
This book from National Geographic showcases the best images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
It outlines the history of the JWST and what it has revealed about our universe in the time it has been travelling through space.
Astronomy & Space Books
An alternative option to the above is Unseen Universe by Dr Caroline Harper which also covers the JWST.
For other options see our guide to the Best Astronomy Books.
NASA Socks
EVERYBODY loves socks for Christmas, it’s a known fact!
Get your space-loving dad or boyfriend a pair of these NASA socks, rather than the plain black ones you were originally going for.
Star Projector
Project the stars onto your ceiling for a cool astronomy experience with this astronaut star projector.
This creates a planetarium in your own home and projects a starry image onto the ceiling and walls of the room it is used in.
Starry Sky Watch
This good-looking watch features different layers of rotating stars and moon phases.
Vintage Constellations Wall Map
This wall art presents a map of the constellations that is based on a vintage constellation map from 1849.
It is available in eight size options up to 30×60 inches and it is made of high-quality heavyweight paper.
Celestron Outland 20×50 Monocular
Monoculars are small handheld telescopes that can be great for astronomy and even astrophotography, as well as daytime viewing.
They are ultra-compact, light, and easy to use. This means that they have many advantages over telescopes and binoculars, particularly when traveling.
The Celestron Outland X 20×50 Monocular is ultra-compact and perfect for popping into your bag or pocket when going on a trip.
It comes with a smartphone adapter, bluetooth remote & tripod to make it perfect for smartphone photography on the go.
Monoculars & Mini Handheld Telescopes
If you want to see more options, see our article on the Best Monoculars for Stargazing and the Best Spotting Scopes for Astronomy.
Retro NASA T-Shirt
NASA tees are worn by all the coolest stargazers.
This retro edition brings something different from the standard NASA logo version and makes a great gift for a space lover.
Solar System Planets Gemstone Collection
This is a decorative collection of gemstones made to look like each of the eight planets of the Solar System plus Pluto.
This would make a great desktop piece for a space enthusiast.
There is also the option to add a personalized engraving.
NASA Insulated Tumbler
Take your coffee to work or school in this NASA tumbler / travel mug.
It’s insulated and so keeps your hot coffee at the right temperature and the design is super cool.
Astronaut Bookends
Great for any book-lover, these shelving bookends feature two space people holding your books up.
Solar System Bracelet
A great space stocking-filler for her.
This bracelet features the eight planets of our solar system plus our moon.
Glow-In-The-Dark Stars & Planets Throw
This blanket/throw features stars and planets that glow in the dark when the lights are turned off.
It would make a great present for stargazers young and old.
2025 Night Sky Almanac
This is a perfect gift for a budding stargazer – a month-by-month guide to what will be in the night skies above you in North America in 2025.
For more like this, see the Best Space and Astronomy Books.
Cosmos Kitchen Knives
For anyone who is both an astronomy lover and a keen chef, then these kitchen knives are perfect.
They are embossed with high-quality galactic images and come gift-boxed.
Celestron Travel Scope 70
The Celestron Travel Scope 70 is the perfect portable telescope.
This is an all-in-one package so that you can just buy in one and throw it in the car and have all you need to get going quickly when traveling. It includes the tripod, backpack, smartphone adapter for photography and all lenses and eyepieces needed.
It is easily set up with no tools needed and packs away quickly into the provided backpack. Not just for travel, it’s a great option if you want a telescope around the house that you know packs up well for easy storage but is also easy to grab and get going if you want to take it out into the backyard.
Portable Telescopes
If you want more information on telescopes like these, see our article on the Best Portable & Travel Telescopes.
Rocket Ship 3D Illusion Lamp
This 3D lamp in the shape of a space rocket would make for a cool desktop toy for an adult, or a night light for a space-loving kid.
LEGO Ideas International Space Station
This advanced LEGO set for adults has 864 different pieces and enables you to put together an accurate model of the International Space Station.
It comes complete with a stand for easy display and makes a great space gift.
This is not a kid’s toy but rather for grown-ups or children above 16 years.
Piece of Meteorite
Give a real piece of a shooting star that came down from space with this gift set.
Included is a small iron piece of genuine meteorite along with a personalizable certificate for who you are giving it to.
Sionyx Aurora Black Night Vision Monocular
Night Vision Astronomy is a growing trend due to the impact of increasing light pollution in towns and cities making it harder to view the stars and planets in the night sky.
Having a digital night vision device like the Sionyx Aurora Black means you can easily view the sky at night in color from your backyard or balcony.
The Astronomy Puzzle Book
The Astronomy Puzzle Book contains more than 100 puzzles inspired by astronomy and space.
Put your problem-solving skills to the test by delving deep into the darkest corners of space.
History of Space Travel Jigsaw Puzzle
This 500 piece jigsaw puzzle of an infographic of the history of space exploration that shows the timeline of crewed missions to space since the 1960’s and features all the shuttles and the international space station.
Terraforming Mars Board Game
A space-themed board game can make a great gift, especially as it brings with it an aspect of sociability between family or friends.
This is a game for 1-5 players aged 14+.
Space-Themed Board Games
For more like this, see our list of the Best Space and Sci-Fi Board Games.
Moon & Astronaut Pen Holder
Another cheap and fun option, this pen holder / desktop organizer is a little moon with an astronaut alongside it.
Constellation Wine Glasses
These stemless wine glasses that use images of the stars and constellations make a perfect gift for star gazers.
Retro NASA Posters
This is a set of 18 posters, each of 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.7cm) in size that use NASA’s retro space tourism images.
Perfect to cover bedroom walls.
Night Sky Photography Book
Inspire your loved one to learn how to photograph starry skies with this book.
Great for someone with an interest in photography and space, as this is a way they can combine it in an interesting hobby.
Astrophotography Books
For more like this, see our list of the Best Astrophotography Books.
Spaceman Laptop Light
This is a cool budget space-themed gift. It’s a small LED light in the shape of an astronaut that plugs into your laptop’s USB port and lights up.
It turns on and off by flipping the astronaut’s helmet up and down!
3D Solar System Crystal Ball
This is a glass ball that contains the planets of the solar system!
It has an LED light in the base that can be changed into different colors.
It’s a cool desk toy for an office or bedroom.
Interstellar Hoverpen
This is a classy looking pen that hovers in its stand and so appears to be floating.
A great gift option for a loved ones desk.
Solar System 3D Optical Illusion Lamp
Tales of The Space Age Adult Lego Set
1000 Piece Moon Jigsaw Puzzle
This is a round, 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle featuring a high-resolution image of the moon.
As you can see, this will be tricky and will test even the most keen puzzler!
Astronaut Planter
Perfect for a desk, this is a hydroponic planter with an astronaut overlooking and an LED light to make it shine.
Cute Space Mug
High-quality ceramic coffee/tea mug with a lid featuring a little spaceman perched on top. A perfect little Xmas gift for an astronomy-lover.
Funny Uranus T-Shirt
Available in 20 different colors and different cuts for men and women, this makes a great, fun space gift.
Other Astronomy Gift Inspiration
For more gift-buying ideas, see our guide to the Best Gifts for Astrophotographers and more in our Holiday Sales & Gift Guides hub.
Just what I need as a beginner in astrophotography