The Astronaut Starry Sky Projector is a cost-effective way to add immediate ambiance to a room. Thanks to its novelty space-walking astronaut design, it would be the perfect gift for a young space fan. It's very easy to use, the lights are bright and customizable, the lasers will fill a small room, and the operation is quiet, all features that make for a good star projector.

it looks awesome. When you finally get the placement figured out(or if, and it's a big IF), it's just so cool to look at. The stars arent great(imo at least, our daughter loves them) but the nebula projection is super cool. Comparable with the BlissLights Sky Lite 2.0, the motor which rotates the lights is exceptionally quiet, you can only really hear it if you press your ear right up against it. This makes it perfect to use as a night light to drift off to sleep. One difference between this model and the Bliss Lights Sky Lite 2.0 is there is no option to rotate the lasers which shine from the top right of the astronaut's helmet, only the nebulae rotates. We don't think that's a deal breaker though. Astronaut Starry Sky Projector: FunctionalityIt's a really cool product. Three stars is a bit harsh, but I can't give it 4. I don't normally give lengthy comments but you're probably buying this for a kid so I feel inclined to be detailed. We'll start with the bad... The lights and lasers shine from the astronaut's space helmet. The astronaut's head attaches to the body with a pretty strong magnet. We like that it can be connected in almost any position. 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. You can also pose the little arms vertically into the position you want. These are the components that make up the Astronaut Starry Sky Projector, straight out of the box. (Image credit: Tantse Walter) Everyone who walked in on us reviewing this star projector has called 'him' cute. He's now known as 'the little guy,' and it's adults we're talking about here. It does have an endearing presence. the whole astronaut thing is a really cool touch. Not only is the projection cool, by the projector itself is really sweet.

The projected images are bright and clear even during the daytime. This was taken at midday indoors. (Image credit: Tantse Walter) you can't change the size of the nebula. You have to really strategically place this thing to get the nebula to by the size you want it. Might be inconvenient considering the cord length and location of your outlets. Not a huge problem, but leads into the next one... We first reviewed the astronaut starry sky projector in the daytime with natural light coming in through the windows. As with the models mentioned above, the 'stars' or 'nebulae' aren't at all scientific like they are in the Sega Toys Homestar Flux or the National Geographic Astro Planetarium, but are very bright and other-worldly and can be customized into various configurations and speeds. The lights and laser dots are clearly visible, and the colors are rich and easily distinguishable. Obviously, the darker the environment, the more impressive the display. For similar functionality, but with app control, the BlissLights Sky Lite 2.0 is worth looking at. Of course, you don't get the 'cute' astronaut figurine, but it might be more appropriate for an adult. The lights and lasers are marginally more impressive too.

A star projector ideal for any space fan, the Astronaut Starry Sky Star Projector offers great value-for-money as a space gift with plenty of fun thrown in.

As you can see, the star projector in this model has been cleverly integrated into the body of a space-suit-wearing astronaut. 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. The supplied remote control (which needs two AAA batteries, not included) can be used to operate the astronaut's features. You can adjust the brightness, turn the lasers on and off, and adjust the 'breathing' frequency of the lasers and nebula. You can switch the colors of the Nebula, change the speed of the Nebula's rotation and adjust the brightness of the lights. You can use the buttons on the device itself to operate some of the functions, but you'll need the remote to adjust the rotation speeds and to use the sleep timer, so don't lose it! The output (in terms of power and area coverage) is slightly less than some of the other models in our best star projector guide, but this is perhaps as it's likely going to be in a child's bedroom where the projection area isn't going to be huge. theres a lot of controls. Even without the ability to change the size of the projections spread, there's a lot of controls. the star pattern is HUGE. like, the nebula might only cover a 3-6 ft area, but the stars will cover your entire room. In itself not a bad thing. But they are made from tiny lasers. Think the little laser pointers we used to use. But green. And because of the placement of the laser in the helmet, it's INCREDIBLY difficult to position this thing so it doesn't hit you in the eyes randomly. The only way you change the direction is to move the head around which also moves the nebula. Our daughter wanted the nebula right over her bed. Again, you can't change the size of the pattern.