Although the telescope's elevation gear was broken, Hopkins' scientists were in no rush to have it repaired.
Starry-eyed Observer Gifts
Looking for a gift for someone captivated by the night sky? Our collection for starry-eyed observers includes playful and thoughtful items that capture their fascination with stars, the cosmos, and all things celestial. Whether they love gazing at the stars or enjoy creative projects inspired by the universe, these gifts are designed to inspire their imagination and bring a little stardust into their daily life.
UFO/observatory
The Solar System (after deregulation)
"Remember when we used to wonder if there other beings somewhere out there?"
'Sometimes George likes to pretend he's an astronaut.'
"Looking at you, the moon and beyond, don't you think we could start a blog?"
'We studied the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper today. May I have an ice cream cone?'
The Big Tipper
"Something goes around something, but that's as far as I've got."
Shoot For The Moon
"When I was your age, we wished on stars. Now, we wish on satellites!"
A Space Walk
"Hurray! I discovered a new planet!"
"A study finds that there are billions of earth-like planets in our galaxy."
'This should succeed...it's not aimed at anything.'
Planetary Science. What do we call the study of gas giants in space? Gastronomy.
"I'm watching the birth of a planet."
"Actually, they all look alike to me."
'It's only a few minutes before supper, but let's try. One, two, three...'
'The last thing I said to him was: 'whatever you do, don't look at the sun through this thing'.'
'Well that's certainly new!'
"Hey, universe! I'm significant and I'm in charge!"
Johannes Kepler
Astronaut
Bring-Your-Child-To-Work Day in an astrophysics lab somewhere.
Only in the newspapers.
'...You hear me? Control here, can you hear me?'
The Manipulation of Justice
'Since the universe is rapidly expanding, there's a lot more that we have to worry about now.'
"NASA isn't going to be able to send people to Mars, after all."
"I hope it's not contagious."
"29 degrees in Scorpio? What's that in Fahrenheit?"
Alpha Centauri
"Sir, there's a crack in our lens!"
"Ma? I met someone!"
Starry-eyed Observer Gifts Collection
Starry-eyed Observer Mugs
Explore our full range of starry-eyed observer mugs and find the perfect piece to keep their night sky fascination alive every morning.
Starry-eyed Observer Pillows
Relax with our celestial pillows, adding a dreamy touch of the universe to their favorite lounging spot.
Starry-eyed Observer Prints
Browse our beautiful night sky prints to inspire their dreams and brighten their walls with cosmic wonder.
Starry-eyed Observer T-Shirts
Discover our creative collection of starry-themed T-shirts that let their cosmic curiosity shine through in style.