This inexpensive star projector from Infmetry would be an excellent way for Alex and I to relive a trip we took out to Marfa and the McDonald Observatory in West Texas this past Spring.
The observatory is so far out in the middle of nowhere that the night sky is a true wonder. It's a long drive up the mountains to the observatory at night — with who knows what out there in the dark. We did see some wild boars in our headlights on the drive. And bears earlier in the day.
The observatory believes in reducing light pollution, so there are no lights on the winding road up to the top of the mountain. Even the facility itself has no lights in the parking lot and only very soft red lights marking the outside paths. Needless to say, finding our way in the dark was a challenge.
We were there for one of the star parties they host. A guest speaker shows the audience the constellations with an amazingly powerful laser pointer, and then the general public is able to view stars through these immense telescopes.
For those of you with kids, this star projector would certainly be fun. Perhaps for a kids' camping slumber party? Turn on the star projector, pitch an indoor tent and give the kids s'mores made completely from scratch?
Link via Cup of Jo.
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