I recommend one of my favorite star projectors now 30% off and under $20

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This Prime Day star projector deal is almost 30% cheaper and we're excited! We reviewed this novelty astronaut-shaped star projector back in 2022, and it remains in our best star projectors guide as the best budget star projector.

You will see on Amazon that it is listed by many sellers, and the prices range from around $25 to $50 — more often than not, $34.99 seems to be the most common price we've seen it at. Because there are so many sellers, there's lots of competition to drive the price down.

At the time of writing, the Astronaut Starry Sky projector is available for a mere $17.99 with a coupon if you are an Amazon Prime member. We'll be honest — we've seen this particular star projector drop to as low as around $6 at previous high-profile deals events — so you may be able to pick up an even better bargain. If you can't wait to get your hands on 'him' though, it's already a great price.

You can get the Astronaut Star Projector at Amazon now for $19.50 which is near the lowest price we've seen this projector.

As we're sure you've established, this is not a scientific star projector. Instead, it is a novelty item that is meant to add a space-like or otherworldly ambiance to your room. We've had our model since 2022 when we did our hands-on Astronaut Galaxy Star projector review, and it's still used regularly to help with the toddler's bedtime routine — it continues to shine bright and function as it did on day one.

Astronaut Galaxy Star Projector
was $34.99 now $19.50 at Amazon

Astronaut Galaxy Star Projector was $34.99 now $19.50 at Amazon. 

Save almost 30%. Often retailing at around $34.99, the $19.50 deal price is a bargain. It's possible this will drop further on Prime Day, but it's still a great price for a great product.


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The Astronaut Starry Sky Projector is a budget-friendly way to add ambiance to any room, especially when it's on sale. Its novelty astronaut design makes it an ideal gift for young and older space enthusiasts alike.

It's easy to use and features bright, customizable lights and lasers that can fill a small room. It operates quietly, too, so it won't disturb anyone who is trying to drift off to sleep, and you won't hear it if you're watching a movie or gaming.

Despite its playful appearance, it doesn't 'feel' toyish — it is surprisingly good quality, and as we mentioned, it hasn't let us down to date.

Key features: Novelty space-themed projector, mains powered, quiet operation

Product launched: Hard to tell — many sellers, unclear who the manufacturer is

Price history: It is often around $34.99, but this varies drastically between sellers. It's possible it will drop further on now that it's Prime Day.

Price comparison: Amazon: $19.50

Reviews consensus: In our hands-on review we gave the Astronaut Star Projector four stars out of five, and from what we've seen online, most users agree.

Space: ★★★★

Featured in guides: Best Star Projectors

✅ Buy it if: You're looking for a way of creating an immersive environment of lights and patterns and don't want to break the bank.

❌ Don't buy it if: You're looking for a scientific star projector — this is a novelty item, not an educational or accurate star projector.

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Tantse Walter
Contributing Writer

Tantse Walter is a photographer and adventurer that's spent seven years facilitating global adventurous expeditions. She loves getting into the nitty-gritty of sourcing and planning trips. Whether that be for astrophotography location scouting, or just for the love of exploration. Tantse enjoys taking creative, bright and bold photos of people, places, animals and the night sky. Tantse’s photos have been purchased by notable companies such as Ford and Cross Country Trains as well as an upcoming book about the songs, rituals and musical history of Capoeira.