Astronomical Christmas Presents

[CSM]

My daughter has just asked my wife what I want for Christmas. So thinking of Astronomical Christmas Presents which wouldn't break the bank, say around the £20 - £30 mark, or maybe even up to £70 or £80 if the your kids clubbed together, what would you ask for?

[foundaplanet]

For something inexpensive I got bought one of these last year which has been a nice thing to have hanging up on the wall. I also got a moon phase mug to go with it which was by the same company.

[Stevp]

A red light torch is always a cheap yet handy accessory, or a number of good books that might be missing from your collection.

Stevp

[sologuitarist61]

Every Photon Counts - a great book

[Luke]

I got Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas as a birthday pressie. Very nice, it doesn't give you any words on the targets, it's maps all the way. But it's spiral-bound so opens flat nicely, it's compact (A5 I think), and I won't be scratching my head wondering what to look at in specific constellations any time soon! :-)

[pete_l]

How about asking for a digital subscription to Astronomy Technology Today for 10 USD/year

[L8-Nite]

My Niece made me this, but I couldn't wait.

[scarp15]

I will be receiving a Moon Disc Atlas as advertised recently in Astronomy Now, from my daughter for Christmas.

[Scott]

i've ordered ra/dec motors for an eq5

not only do i get a great pressy but i also get a few hrs (read days) installing them.

Scott

[Stevp]

Pete,

Nice tip on the digital magazine, i've not come across that before, might have to be an early christmas present. "To Me, Merry Christmas, From Me"

[RikM]

I got a bottle of Baader optical wonder fluid and a microfiber cloth from the kids last year. Great pressie.

[StuW]

Astronomy Now / S&T subscription, it lasts all year!

[JamesF]

Warm hat/gloves/socks might also be a possibility. "Astronomy: making socks a desirable Christmas present"

James

[knobby]

If you have an Android or IPhone , how about SkySafari, Best tenner I've spent !

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.southernstars.skysafari_lite&hl=en

[Astro Imp]

Warm hat/gloves/socks might also be a possibility. "Astronomy: making socks a desirable Christmas present"

James

Last year I had a woolly hat, great pressie really keeps the head warm but SWMBO said "Don't think you're coming out with me wearing that"

[breezy]

10 inch dob, well one can wish cant one ??????

[astrofox]

A good bottle of scotch to warm you up after a nights observing. Also good to comiserate with when its cloudy.

[JamesF]

Last year I had a woolly hat, great pressie really keeps the head warm but SWMBO said "Don't think you're coming out with me wearing that"

To which the obvious response is surely "No, you can get your own." ?

James

[JamesF]

Also good to comiserate with when its cloudy.

Best make it a case, then.

James

[breezy]

Hmmm 10 inch dob and a crate of cask strength single malt then

[Solar_observer]

Looks as if my girlfriend is going to upgrade my sw 130 too a 200p dob for Xmas.

tony

[knobby]

So you can buy her a nice wide E.P. in return

[fredster]

How about asking for a digital subscription to Astronomy Technology Today for 10 USD/year

Great idea!

Pete,

Nice tip on the digital magazine, i've not come across that before, might have to be an early christmas present. "To Me, Merry Christmas, From Me"

Exactly what i was thinking. 4 weeks early xmas present. Shame they don't take Paypal but $15 for 2 years seems good value.

[Solar_observer]

Lol, she doesn't like astronomy. I will buy her something girly instead.

tony

[JamesF]

Lol, she doesn't like astronomy. I will buy her something girly instead.

Aha! I shall be on the phone to Mr Nagler later today to suggest a range of eyepieces in delicate shades of pink and lilac.

James