Astronomy related Xmas pressie for less than £20??

[sockgoblin]

I am being asked by sisters and sons to give them ideas for xmas pressies. Appreciate any suggestions for lower cost astronomy items?

Thanks

[nightfisher]

how about a lunar calendar, i get one each year and its a great item

[Chris]

One idea would be to ask for FLO gift vouchers and put them towards something bigger.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/first-light-optics-gift-vouchers/first-light-optics-gift-voucher.html

Or there are plenty of good books for around the 20 quid mark.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/books.html

[Peter Drew]

Socks, thick socks!  

[mikeDnight]

How about a good book?

A second hand copy of 'Starlight Nights the Adventures of a Stargazer' by Leslie C Peltier would make a terrific gift. Its a true classic but i'm not sure if its still in print. It can be found second hand though!

 

[jabeoo1]

The Hundred Greatest Stars by James B Kaler = £19.99 with free delivery.

Its a great book ! 

[Soupy]

A pair of touch screen gloves. Only for working the laptop touch pad or red screened phone or ipad that is! Warmth and practicality! 

[estwing]

£20 should buy you enough petrol to drive to a dark sky spot near Bala...get out there and enjoy!

[mapstar]

A good observing guide 

[Stub Mandrel]

DSLR interval timer

Moon & skyglow filter

Planisphere

This book:

 

[Pete Presland]

Red light torch, sky and telescope pocket sky atlas, compass.

[Helen]

I've found one of these http://www.djmmusic.com/p-2953-tiger-music-stand-light-with-2x-quality-led-lights.aspx?gclid=CPz35tzD29ACFa277QodboMF1A really useful (with red tape over it!)  You can clip it to loads of things and the lights can be used as 1,2,3 or 4 LEDs to adjust brightness - easily switched wearing gloves, and bendable to get light where you want it  I got a music stand as a book rest too

Tough water-resistant paper notebook https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Office-Paper-Products/Nuco-Nu-Stone-Paper-Notebook/B00CFLA6NI great for taking notes in dewy conditions.

Helen

[andrew63]

Perhaps something 'out of this world'  !

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/meteorites.html

 

andrew

 

[Paz]

12 hours ago, bunnygod1 said:

Red light torch, sky and telescope pocket sky atlas, compass.

I would second this idea.

[Stub Mandrel]

Looks like you're gonna need a bigger sock...

[sockgoblin]

thanks all for the responses. lots to choose from.

I might ask for a tarp!!...living the dream

[Tarazed]

Perhaps a gift certificate to visit Kielder Observatory?