It allows them to contribute to a science that could possibly lead to them discovering a new star, planet, comet or asteroid, which has evaded a more expert eye. There are a wide variety of instruments that help Astronomers chart the path of these bodies, calculate distances, and record phenomena.
But now it's Christmas and you're racking your brain trying to come up with the perfect idea about a gift for your favorite male Astronomer! Well, I'm here to make life as simple as possible for you by giving you a list of gifts that might be pretty interesting for the professional as well as the amateur Astronomer.
I focused on a wide variety of gifts that you can choose from, and should have no problem finding. I believe men who love astronomy will adore these particular gifts, so when you choose, why not get him several different ones that he will enjoy opening. Here goes...
Astronomer Binoculars - If you think he's in the market for astronomical binoculars, then try to get a pair that is 15 power, that has high-quality BAK-4 porro prisms, a fully multi-coated optics,and big 70mm lenses that will give him the high power to view the moons of Jupiter, craters and mountains of the Moon, and hundreds of other deep sky objects.
Make sure it also lets eyeglass wearers comfortably view without having to remove their corrective lenses. Find one that comes with a tripod if he's going to be stargazing for long periods.
Astronomy Watches - I never knew these existed, but apparently they do, and you are sure to find one that has a design he loves. You can find them with moon phases, the lagoon nebula, the eye of God nebula, the gaseous pillars in the M16 eagle nebula, the hand of God nebula, and even a cartoon sun and planets.
If he's more into pocket watches, you should be able to find at least one with the Milky Way galaxy, the heavenly nebula, or astronomy constellation patters.
Astronomy Coffee Mugs - There are times when the most simple gift is the most treasured gift. I would say this about coffee mugs that are personal for the receiver, and this includes astronomy coffee mugs!
Some have designs with nebulae, the moon, the planets, constellations, comets, and even some have the more common phrases of today. Like #Astronomy, I Love astronomy, and got astronomy. Whichever one you get him, I'm sure he'll love it and be proud to actually use it and keep it on his desk! And I don't mean as a dust collector. Unless he is collecting it.
Astronomy Flip Flops - These will make a great gift for wearing casually around the house, the beach or shopping. They are of course made from rubber and are water proof.
They're water proof because of the designs printed on them. You can find these flip flops with designs of planets, asteroids, nebulae, the moon and star clusters. They are unique and would be a very interesting item to add to his gift selection.
Now, I didn't go into all the gifts that are available for your astronomer because the list could get too long, but you could possibly look at these three other astronomer gifts that you think he may be interested in, and they are:
However, if you want to browse them all then just go to Astronomy Gifts. As a final note to our above mentioned listing, don't forget that these gifting ideas can be just as pertinent when it comes to your guy's birthday as well; so do not hesitate to make their special day that much more special with these snazzy and unique birthday gifts.
