My favorite rechargeable star projector is cheaper than it's ever been this Black Friday

A Pococo Galaxy Star Projector on a wooden table.
(Image credit: Tantse Walter)

Remember when the only time you'd see a planetarium was on a school trip? Now, with the aid of this Pococo Galaxy Star Projector, you can transform any room into a realistic depiction of the cosmos. Even better, it's my favorite rechargeable star projector, allowing you to take it from room to room, and this Black Friday, it's down to just $76, a saving of $16.

Get the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector right now at Amazon for just $76.

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Pococo Galaxy Projector: was $90 now $76 at Amazon

Save $14 on the best rechargeable star projector, which punches well above its price point. Expandable with additional discs, the Pococo Galaxy Projector projects actual photographic images of cosmic scenes, making it more educational than other mood-light style projectors.

A writer and photographer with one eye on the stars
Tantse
A writer and photographer with one eye on the stars
Tantse Walter

With a lifelong love of the night sky, Tantse knows the cosmos and has put star projectors, telescopes and more through their paces at Space.


The Pococo Galaxy Star Projector gives pricier projectors a run for their money and, with two projection discs, Diamond Stars and Westerlund2, it's got everything you need to transform a room into a mini-planetarium. Want to see more of the galaxy? You can purchase additional discs for $38 for six discs, which is surprisingly reasonable.

I think it's the best value rechargeable star projector suited to adults and children alike. In my review of the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector, I praised its "Bright, colorful and sharp imagery," near-silent operation and the fact that it can be operated without the need to mess about with an app.

Its slides are static, but as you watch them rotate, you'll be thoroughly relaxed. The image quality is excellent, especially when compared to the likes of the Sega Homestar Flux. At this low price, it's hard to go wrong.

Key features: 12 sq m projection surface, Rotation/tilt, LED bulb, sleep timer, 157 x 120 x 120 mm in size, no app or speaker.

Product launched: December 2022.

Price history: The projector has previously dropped to this price, during Prime Day and Black Friday, but it's never been cheaper.

Price comparison: Amazon: $76 | Pococo: $99

Reviews consensus: The Pococo Galaxy Projector projects gorgeous static images, is a dream to use and can be upgraded with additional, fairly-priced slides. It's rechargeable, too, which makes operation even more of a breeze.

Space: ★★★★ | LiveScience: ★★★★

Featured in guides: Best star projectors, Best star projectors for kids

✅ Buy it if: You want a star projector that's not only soothing, but projects actual images of the universe, making it useful for educational purposes too.

❌ Don't buy it if: You're just after a relaxing mood light, or need remote or app control. Instead, consider a cheaper model such as the Astronaut Starry Sky Projector.

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Tantse Walter
Contributing Writer

Tantse Walter is a writer, photographer and travel enthusiast that has spent over a decade facilitating global adventurous expeditions. She loves getting into the nitty-gritty of sourcing and planning itineraries, getting out and about in nature, and admiring the night sky.

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