![]() ![]() However, stars at the edge of the projection can seem blurry. The result is a bright and sharp projection on the ceiling (the optics are from the German optics brand Bresser, which makes binoculars, telescopes, and microscopes). Rotating the image and adjusting the focus wheel in the dark is simple thanks to the blue-illuminated buttons. Crucially, what you see is true to the time and day you set it, as we confirmed during our National Geographic Astro Planetarium review. There are two projection discs included one displays 8,000 stars, and the other has guidelines for the major constellations overlaid on them. The National Geographic Astro Planetarium is a high-quality indoor planetarium for a reasonable price that accurately represents the night sky and comes with plenty of extras. Read our full Sega Toys Homestar Flux star projector review.You can also buy disks that simulate fireworks, 'night jellyfish' and a hot-air balloon festival. For example, the North America nebula as taken by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope and the weird seven-star system called Jabbah (officially called Nu Scorpii and IC 4592) as imaged by NASA's WISE mission. There is a disc that displays the planets of the solar system as well, but it is the ones that show galaxies, nebulae, and other NASA-based imagery that really stand out. Simulations of the aurora borealis and the aurora australis are perhaps the highlights. There are 30 additional discs available when you visit Astrial, Sega Toys' official online store. It has an automatic switch-off after 15, 30 or 60 minutes function. Like many other star projectors, there's a 'shooting star' function, although, in our Sega Homestar Flux review, we explained how we'd like this to be at random intervals, or in a different place each time so it isn't as predictable. A further 17 Sega-branded disks are available to be purchased separately for around $18 a piece, and it's also compatible with Homestar Original disks. ![]() ![]() ![]() One shows a starry sky with 60,000 stars while the other contains constellation labels to aid with learning. The Homestar Flux has two discs, the Northern Hemisphere and the Northern Hemisphere Constellations. This globe-shaped product excels with the sheer number of distinct stars it projects, and it has some tempting science-based upgrade options. After adjusting the focus to suit your projection surface, you'll see 60,000 stars - many more than its competitors. It is more of a home, scientific planetarium than a simple star projector. We found that the Homestar Flux's multilevel glass lenses produce realistic-looking night skies from the comfort of your home and are plenty bright, even for rooms that aren't completely black. However, it is also one of the most expensive, with the ambition to match. The Sega Toys Homestar Flux, a compact star projector in satin black, is one of the most powerful and sleek star projectors on the market. What is the best star projector? Well, here at, we've cast our eye over the market for the best star projectors, reviewed a number of them, and rounded up the best ones for bringing the stars, planets and galaxies into your home. The more expensive versions focus on a more scientific planetarium-style experience. Those models at the more affordable end of the market tend to concentrate on filling rooms with lights and color and mostly novelty-style ambient projections. The price brackets from one model to the next can be vast too, even when there isn't much to tell them apart. They are all easy to set up and use, but star projectors come in many shapes and sizes - some more geared towards children - and with various levels of scientific accuracy (or no scientific accuracy at all). They can be a great substitute for a night light if your child is afraid of the dark, especially if they have timers that will turn them off after a predetermined amount of time. Full of stars, constellations and galaxies, the best star projectors can create an immersive experience that can spark imagination, add a fun vibe to a party or games room, or help you drift off to sleep. With star projectors, you can recreate the wonder of the night sky at home without having to leave the house. The best star projectors can replicate the night sky indoors by either projecting a realistic-looking cosmos on your walls or ceiling or by merely contributing to the creation of an ethereal, vibrant light show. ![]()
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