Here's my round-up of the 10 best Christmas gifts for space fans, this Black Friday

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With Black Friday upon us, we've spent days scouring the internet for the best Black Friday deals, covering telescopes, binoculars, drones, star projectors, Lego sets and so much more. And, as now is the perfect time to think about buying your Christmas gifts, we've put together this handy guide to gift buying in order to save you lots of dollars.

If you have any family or friends who are space fans, this is the page for you. We've rounded up some of the best Black Friday deals that we feel will make ideal Christmas gifts. Whether you're looking for a budget option or a premium one, we've got you covered.

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Kat Bayly

Kat has been freelancing for Space.com for a number of years, and with a keen interest in all things related to nature, she often spends time looking at the moon and stars in her spare time. She also has experience in searching for genuine deals during the biggest sales events of the year.

Telescopes

Celestron Inspire 100AZ
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Celestron Inspire 100AZ: was $380 now $340 at Amazon
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Perhaps you're looking for a gift to give someone who is starting to explore the night sky? If so, this telescope is ideal. It's beginner-friendly and we ranked it as the best budget telescope. It offers you the chance to see detailed views of the moon and planets. Now with $40 off this Black Friday, it's the perfect time to buy it.

Dwarflab Dwarf 3
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Dwarflab Dwarf 3: was $549 now $494 at Amazon
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For a more advanced stargazer, perhaps a smart telescope might be in order? In our review of the Dwarflab Dwarf 3, we awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, being impressed by its ability to capture good images of the night sky. With this Black Friday deal, you can save yourself $55 while also entering someone's good books...

Note: Be sure to tick the coupon price to receive this discount.

Binoculars

Celestron Cometron 7x50
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Celestron Cometron 7x50: was $48 now $33 at Amazon
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These binoculars are ideal for someone who is a keen stargazer, and with us giving them 4 out of 5 stars in our review of the Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them as a wonderful Christmas gift.

With 50mm objective lenses, they offer the ability to see otherwise faint night sky objects, thanks to their light-gathering power. And being only $33 this Black Friday, why not buy these for your stargazing loved on?

Nikon 12x25 S
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Nikon 12x25 S: was $697 now $670 at Newegg
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If you have more money to spend and are looking for a premium pair of binoculars to gift, we were impressed by the Nikon 12x25 Stabilized binoculars. They received 5 out of 5 stars in our review, with us particularly liking their compact nature. With $27 off this Black Friday, you can save a little while offering one of your space-obsessed loved ones a steady stargazing experience.

Cameras

Nikon Z8
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Nikon Z8: was $4,300 now $3,497 at Amazon
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We know this might be an expensive gift, but if you know someone looking for a premium camera for astrophotography, this is the one we'd recommend. Making it into plenty of our best cameras guides, and receiving 5 out of 5 stars in our Nikon Z8 review, where we called it an "absolute behemoth in every respect", you won't go wrong by gifting this camera this Christmas, especially when it's the cheapest it's been since June.

Nikon D850
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Nikon D850: was $2,597 now $1,997 at BHPhoto
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Another Nikon camera that is a winner when it comes to astrophotography. The D850 comes in cheaper than the Z8 and is now further reduced for Black Friday, making it the cheapest it's ever been. Thanks to its fantastic low-light autofocus and backlit buttons, this camera is ideal for those interested in astrophotography. And now you can save a huge $600 this weekend.

Star projectors

Pococo Galaxy Projector
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Pococo Galaxy Projector : was $117 now $80 at Amazon
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Rated as one of our best star projectors, the Pococo Galaxy Projector offers realistic images of the night sky and received 4 out of 5 stars in our review. This star projector would make the ideal gift for children or adults looking to transform their room into a night sky haven. Plus, you can save yourself $37 if you buy it this Black Friday weekend.

Astronaut Galaxy Projector
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Astronaut Galaxy Projector: was $20 now $14 at Amazon
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Having reviewed the Astronaut Starry Sky star projector, we can safely recommend this version of a similar projector. While the Astronaut Starry Sky star projector didn't offer scientifically accurate images, we think this cute star projector is a great idea as a Christmas gift for a space-obsessed kid.

Lego

Lego Technic NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle
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Lego Technic NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle: was $220 now $154 at Amazon
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Save big on this Lego Technic set — perfect for anyone who is interested in the moon and loves the challenge of a Technic build. With over 1900 pieces, this will keep your space enthusiast loved one busy for a while.

Lego Creator 3-in-1  Space Astronaut
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Lego Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut: was $55 now $44 at Amazon
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In our review of the Lego Space Astronaut, we praised it as being one of the best "space-themed sets ever". Now you can save an extra 20% on this set for your Lego and/or space fanatic loved one.

Kat Bayly
Contributing writer

Kat is a qualified journalist and has been working in publishing for several years. Published widely on titles across the globe Kat has a passion for skywatching and the night sky. Especially fond of searching for the Milky Way she's lucky enough to have seen the northern lights on several occasions during her stargazing trips and, after scouting photography locations for comet neowise in 2020, hopes for another comet-viewing opportunity again soon.

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