Description
This galaxy projector is an astronaut figurine that beams stars and drifting nebula clouds across a bedroom ceiling, with a head that adjusts to aim the projection, multiple colour modes and a sleep timer, for $49.99.
A plain night light gives a child something to see by. A galaxy projector gives them something to look at, which is a different job entirely and the one that actually helps at bedtime. The nebula effect is the part that separates these from basic star projectors: instead of static dots it produces slow drifting cloud colour across the whole ceiling, and the astronaut itself sits on a shelf as an object worth having in daylight too.
Specifications
| Form |
Astronaut figurine projector |
| Projection |
Stars and drifting nebula cloud effects |
| Aim |
Adjustable head |
| Modes |
Multiple colour modes |
| Timer |
Sleep timer |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Astronaut galaxy projector |
Why This Over a Plain Night Light
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Nebula, not just stars - drifting colour across the whole ceiling is what holds a child's attention long enough to settle.
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Adjustable head - aim it at the ceiling above the bed rather than wherever the unit happens to be pointing.
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Sleep timer - it shuts itself off after the child is asleep instead of running all night.
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Multiple colour modes - a calmer single colour for settling, the full effect for the part before that.
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It looks good switched off - the astronaut is a shelf piece in daylight, which a plastic dome projector is not.
What Does the Astronaut Projector Show?
Crisp stars combined with drifting nebula cloud effects, across a range of colour modes. The result is closer to a slow-moving sky than to the scattered dots a basic star lamp produces, which is why it works for older children and adults as well as toddlers.
Can the Projection Angle Be Changed?
Yes. The astronaut's head adjusts, so you aim the beam where you want it rather than repositioning the whole unit. In practice most people angle it up and across so the effect lands on the ceiling above the bed.
Does It Have a Sleep Timer?
Yes. The timer is what makes it practical for a bedroom rather than a novelty, because it means the projector is not still running at three in the morning. Set it and it switches itself off.
Who Buys These
Parents of space-obsessed children, which is a large and reliable category somewhere between four and eleven. People buying a birthday or Christmas present in a mid price bracket who want something that gets used nightly rather than once. Teenagers and adults buy them too, for bedrooms, reading corners and gaming setups, where the nebula effect does the work a lamp cannot.
Pair It With
If you want a simpler rotating star effect at a lower price, our rotating LED star projector covers that. Our Toys & Games range has the rest of the kids' range, Bedding & Blankets covers the bedroom, and Gifts for Kids is the place to look if this is a present.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many projectors do I get?
One.
Does it project stars or clouds?
Both. Stars plus drifting nebula cloud effects, in multiple colour modes.
Can I stop it turning off?
The sleep timer is a feature you set. Follow the instructions supplied for running it without the timer.
Is it bright enough to read by?
No. It is an ambient projector, not a reading lamp.
Will it work in a lit room?
Projection effects need a dark room to show properly. In daylight you will see almost nothing.
Is it a toy?
It is a lighting product in the shape of a figurine, not a toy. Supervise young children around it.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We dispatch from Australia, so this projector reaches Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly, and we post to regional and remote addresses as well. Orders placed on a business day are picked the same day wherever stock allows, which helps when a birthday is close.
Product photography is indicative and projection effects shown are illustrative of a fully darkened room. Colours may vary slightly between screens and the item in hand. This is a lighting product rather than a toy: adult supervision required, and never look directly into the projection lens.
