Budding space invaders will dig this crazy celestial locator, which looks more like a taser gun than a learning tool. Still, instead of testing the limits of the human body, the mySKY PLUS teaches kids about what’s beyond the birds, planes, and possibly Superman. This point-and-shoot device allows users to locate and learn about more than 30,000 objects in the night sky—all at the press of a button. Once users lock into a target, the color LCD can display plenty of audio, video, and other content about each subject.
Price: $299
More info: www.meade.com/mysky
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