![]() While it is a novelty item, we were pleasantly surprised with the build quality, which is actually pretty good. You can also pose the little arms vertically into the position you want.īefore reviewing this projector, we had expected it to feel cheap and toyish to the touch, with a poor-quality finish. The head can't be lifted off with one hand, and it stays attached when you turn it upside down, making it feel strong and sturdy. We like that it can be connected in almost any position. The astronaut's head attaches to the body with a pretty strong magnet. The lights and lasers shine from the astronaut's space helmet. ![]() The power cable (USB-A to DC) plugs into the astronaut's backpack (in real life, this would be the Primary Life Support System), and this is also where the power button and two-mode buttons sit. He's now known as 'the little guy,' and it's adults we're talking about here. The stand resembles the moon's surface with footprints, which is where the astronaut's feet slot into to keep the astronaut upright and stable.Įveryone who walked in on us reviewing this star projector has called 'him' cute. Novelty item suitable for a child's bedroomĪs you can see, the star projector in this model has been cleverly integrated into the body of a space-suit-wearing astronaut.This would be especially appealing when gifting it to adults, as it'd feel more like a premium product than a kids toy.These are the components that make up the Astronaut Starry Sky Projector, straight out of the box. The projector comes in a compact box which serves its purpose, but we think it could be slightly better designed so it doesn’t look quite so much like a cheap-ish toy. The advantage of this shape however is that it would easily slip onto a bookcase or small bedside table, not taking up much more room than a book. This is a bit limiting and means it isn't as easy to position, compared to a star projector like the Sega Homestar Flux. The unit is a very compact and light wheel shape with two 'support panels' (legs) which means you can either point the light and laser straight up to the ceiling or position it at more of a 45-degree angle. One is for power and to cycle through the default displays, one starts and stops rotation, and one adjusts the brightness (or turns the device off if you hold it down). There are three tactile buttons that could easily be felt in the dark if needed, they are not backlit but it doesn’t seem necessary for them to be. The default display on powering up is to turn every feature on. Sky Lite 2.0 buttons (Image credit: Tantse Walter)Īfter unboxing it doesn’t take long to get the Sky Lite 2.0 and get up and running. Be sure to check out our guide to the best telescopes, best binoculars, or, if you want to image the stars have a look at our roundup of the best cameras for photos and videos, and best lenses for astrophotography. ![]() If star projectors are your thing, you might also want to have a look at the actual night sky, too. We put it to the test to see if it's worthy of sitting among the top star projectors like the Sega Homestar Flux from our other reviews. Unlike the first-gen version, the Sky Lite Classic, it has three colors, green lasers, is app-controlled, has a customizable timer and has more default light display modes. Here, we look at the Sky Lite 2.0, the second generation of galaxy projectors from BlissLights. Projection Surface: Laser - 30 x 30 ft, Nebula cloud - 15 x 15ftīlissLights has a collection of 'Galaxy lights', mood lights and seasonal lights available at a reasonable price point.
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