Do you have a friend or family member who enjoys watching the night sky? They’re always the first among your friends to point out celestial events happening at night, and they love hosting star gazing parties. Chances are they have all the night gear they need to watch the stars, but here are some carefully selected items that would be perfect gifts for the friend who has their head in the stars.
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Star Glimmer String Lights
When the night skies are cloudy outside, bring the stars inside with this LED Star Light String.
This battery operated light string has so many uses! The lights would look beautiful woven through a centerpiece on a table, or hung over plants on a shelf or counter. When hosting a star gazing party, the lights could also be hung outdoors to light the path to the spot in your yard where there are blankets spread out for star gazing guests. Magical.
Step It Up: To make this gift even more special, pair it with the book “100 Things to See in the Night Sky“.
Explore Star Chart Canvas Art Print
This Star Chart art print makes a thoughtful gift for the explorer in your life. The simple design of this wrapped canvas print makes it perfect for any decor. A print that inspires you to go outside and watch the stars.
Step It Up: Include a jar of Mixlicious constellation candies for a special surprise.
Black Galvanized Star Nightlight
Your star-gazing friend will love and appreciate this metal star light! This light would look fabulous sitting on a windowsill, reflecting the light onto a window at night. It would also be a nice addition to a shelf or bedside night stand. And of course, it could take center stage on a star watching party table nestled among the snacks and beverages.
Step It Up: Of course you’ll want to include a bottle of wine with this gift to make it fun!
Glow in the Dark Celestial Drink Coasters
No star gazing party would be complete without a set of glow in the dark constellation coasters!
The coasters are made of silicone, so they can be used over and over again. The constellations are sure to make your friend smile – Wineini Minor, Beerini Major, Martinius, and Cocktailopia. Too cute!
Step It Up: To make this gift more fun, you could pair it with a set of star shaped ice cube molds so your friend can make star shaped ice for their beverages. 
Glass Star Candle Holder
Set the mood for a star watch party with this glass star candle holder.
This candle holder has a mirror inlay, perfect for reflecting light around a room. It could be used as a centerpiece on a patio table among treats for a star gazing party.
Step It Up: Add a Midsummers Night pillar candle and make it a memorable set.
Constellations Throw Blanket
Cozy up for a night of star gazing with this glow in the dark constellation throw blanket.
This blanket is made of microfiber and has glow in the dark constellations on it. Not only does it keep you warm when sitting outside at night, it also looks right at home with any decor.
Step It Up: Pair this blanket with a bag of star shaped chocolates for an even sweeter gift.
Star and Moon Tic Tac Toe
Everyone loves a classic game of tic tac toe – now you can play with this star and moon set!
Your star gazing friend will appreciate having this clever game around. It can be set out for guests to play while waiting for the stars to come out at night.
Step It Up: Pair this game with a set of star and moon cookie cutters! Your friend can make celestial cookies for their star gazing party, and set the cookies around this game. Fun!
Stargazing Notebook with Constellation Maps and Astrolabe
This stargazing notebook makes a perfect gift for your night sky loving friend. The notebook has blank pages to record night sky observations. They can also be used to record details about star parties held with friends and family. The notebook also has constellation maps, a schedule of total lunar eclipses, a guide to the moon’s phases, and a tear-out astrolabe.
Step It Up: Pair this notebook with a fun zodiac t-shirt. You’re sure to see smiles!
Laser Star Projector
My family and I love watching the stars at night. When the sky is cloudy, we turn the stars on inside our house! We’ve had this laser star projector now for 16 years, and we still use it! I highly recommend this as a gift for your astronomy loving friend.
Just place the projector on the floor in any room, turn it on, and you have moving stars and galaxies all around your room. We’ve also used this projector to project stars on the back of our house during star gazing parties – it can easily light up a very large area, and it makes a huge impression on your guests.
Step It Up: Pair this gift with an explore star pillow. Your friend can lay back on the floor and watch the stars in comfort.
Vintage Book “The Stars, A New Way to See Them”
For a fun and unexpected gift, give your friend a copy of the vintage book “The Stars, A New Way To See Them” by H.A. Rey. This book is a classic. Not only does it just look retro cool, it really is a nice reference book to add to any collection. You can find vintage copies of this book on Etsy – just use the link.
Step It Up: Bring back even more nostalgia with a vintage Constellation Station Game. Star party guests could play the game before the stars come out at night. Fun for everyone!
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