Astronomy Gifts for Dads: Telescopes, Binoculars, and More

Father’s Day this year is June 16, 2024. Looking for gift ideas for an astronomy lover? In this video, we’ll discuss binoculars for stargazing, telescopes under $500, stargazing accessories, and books. Note: I’m just trying to be helpful here. The All-Star Telescope links are affiliate links, but feel free to find these products anywhere; I won’t mind.

Here is B&H Photo's used telescopes page. Generally, there are a few good deals to be found here. Currently, there is an 8-inch Dobsonian for under $400. The best strategy is to have the telescope you want already in mind and then keep refreshing (once per day, perhaps) until it shows up. Don’t just buy the first cheap telescope you see (feel free to ask me [in the comments] if it’s any good).

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Telescopes/ci/3307/N/4294246674

Bushnell PowerView 10x50 Binoculars ($45 at time of posting)
https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-PWV1050-PowerView-2-Binoculars_10x50_PWV1050/dp/B087Z9MN5Q

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Celestron Skymaster 15x70mm Astronomy Binoculars ($119 USD at time of posting)
https://usa.all-startelescope.com/products/skymaster-15-x-70-binoculars?sca_ref=2829363.lssRVxtvfU

Skywatcher Star Travel 102 ($332 USD at time of posting)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1466510-REG/sky_watcher_s10100_startravel_102mm_f_4_9_refractor.html

Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ ($470 USD at time of posting)
https://usa.all-startelescope.com/products/celestron-starsense-explorer-dx-102az?sca_ref=2829363.lssRVxtvfU

Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 130AZ ($480 USD at time of posting)
https://usa.all-startelescope.com/products/celestron-starsense-explorer-dx-130az?sca_ref=2829363.lssRVxtvfU

Sky-Watcher 6 inch Dobsonian
https://usa.all-startelescope.com/products/sky-watcher-classic-150p-6-dobsonian?sca_ref=2829363.lssRVxtvfU

ZWO Seestar
https://usa.all-startelescope.com/products/zwo-seeastar-s50-all-in-one-smart-telescope-zwo-seestar-s50?sca_ref=2829363.lssRVxtvfU

Collimation Laser ($20.80 USD at time of posting) :
https://www.amazon.com/SVBONY-Collimator-Reflector-Telescope-Collimation/dp/B00LX34ZH2

Red Headlamp ($10 USD at time of posting)
https://www.amazon.com/Vekkia-Headlamp-5-Accessories-Waterproof-Repairing/dp/B019MK6DX6

Celestron NeXYZ ($75 USD at time of posting)
https://usa.all-startelescope.com/products/celestron-universal-smartphone-adapter?sca_ref=2829363.lssRVxtvfU

Celestron Zoom Eyepiece ($99 USD at time of posting)
https://usa.all-startelescope.com/products/celestron-zoom-8mm-24mm?sca_ref=2829363.lssRVxtvfU

USB Dew Heater ($17 USD at time of posting):
https://www.amazon.com/Telescope-Temperature-Regulator-Condensation-Astrophotography/dp/B0BHNNG5FF

Zero Gravity Chair ($64 USD at time of posting):
https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Textilene-Adjustable-Reclining/dp/B0716DKHS1

Ultra Flat Eyepieces (
https://www.amazon.com/SVBONY-Eyepiece-Telescope-Multi-Coated-Blackened/dp/B08Z2ZW7MK

Books:
When the Heaven’s Went on Sale (Hardcover $16 at the time of posting):
https://www.amazon.com/When-Heavens-Went-Sale-Geniuses/dp/0062998870

Rocket Men (Hardcover: $19 at time of posting):
https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Men-Odyssey-Astronauts-Journey/dp/0812988701

The Apollo Murders ($7 USD at the time of posting)
https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Murders-Colonel-Chris-Hadfield/dp/0316264539

The Defector ($17 USD at the time of posting)
https://www.amazon.com/Defector-Novel-Apollo-Murders/dp/0316565024

110 Things to See with a Telescope (Paperback $21 at the time of posting)
https://www.amazon.com/110-Things-See-Telescope-Stargazing/dp/1777451752

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