Amazon.com’s annual Amazon Prime Day megasale begins Monday, June 21 at 3 a.m. EDT (0700 GMT) and will last two days. Space fans can expect to find deals on binoculars, kids’ telescopes, space-themed home decor and toys. Here is a roundup of our favorite sale items for space lovers.
The deals are only available to people with an Amazon Prime account. Prime costs $119 per year, but users can try it free for 30 days.
Below, you’ll see some current deals as we await the Prime Day main event. We’ll update this page throughout Amazon Prime Day with more deals for space fans as we see them, so don’t forget to check back periodically to see what we find! Also be sure to check out our other Prime Day deals roundups:
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Telescope: $279.95 now $195.99 at Amazon
Save 30%: This Celestron reflector is a powerful telescope for stargazing beginners and features a 130mm objective lens, 2 eyepieces (at 20 mm and 10 mm), a travel tripod that’s vital for camping trips to dark skies and the ever-useful StarPointer red dot finderscope that you’ll find on other Celestron instruments. It also includes a free download of Starry Night, the premiere astronomy software to help you find out what to see in the night sky. A 2-year warranty rounds out the deal for added buyer security.View Deal
Telescopes & Binoculars
Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope| Save 16% | Now $421 at Amazon + FREE Starry Night software
While this configuration of the Celestron NexStar 130SLT doesn’t quite hit the magnification of the AstroMaster 114EQ but it more than makes up for it with a wider aperture and larger mirror that allows more light in. It also has a GoTo mount to easily find celestial objects in the night sky and is robust thanks to its steel tripod. It offers more upgrade options in the future so if you think you’re going to get serious about skywatching then this is a great telescope to start your journey with.
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Celestron SkyMaster 25×100 Astro Binoculars| Save 10% | Now $380 at Amazon
If you’re serious about skywatching, but also value portability then the SkyMaster 25×100 Astro Binoculars are the smart choice. Far better than most portable telescopes, these binoculars are a serious bit of skywatching kit offering 25x magnification and a huge 100mm aperture as well as a rugged, water-resistant design. They also come with a tripod adapter for added stability and hands-free use.
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Celestron Outland X 8×24 Binoculars| Save 5% | Now $80 at Amazon
These compact binoculars offer good 8x magnification for casual skywatching but also deliver outstanding performance for birdwatching. With a tough, grippy exterior and waterproof design, they are made to withstand the great outdoors on even the most arduous hikes. They come with the added benefit of being filled and sealed with nitrogen gas, making them immune to fogging. Normally priced at up to $87.95, these are a great addition to your skywatching arsenal at just $49.
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Lego
Lego City Space Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control Building Kit | Save 20% | Now $80 at Amazon
Get ready to launch to Mars! This rocket has all the parts needed for an amazing mission to the Red Planet. You can set the rocket atop a launchpad, which is easily connectable to a separate launch control center using a monorail. The launch control facility includes a detachable window section, and the ability to fold it out or set a countdown. This 837-piece set comes with many accessories, including a robot, a space telescope, astronaut minifigures, ground personnel, and a tile with a secret symbol.View Deal
Star Wars
Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Plum with Mandalorian The Child Stand: $64.94 $41.94 at Amazon
Save $23: Asking Alexa for help or playing music was never so adorable as it is with tis Mandalorian-themed Echo Dot bundle for Prime Day. View Deal
Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) Star Wars The Mandalorian remote cover (Bounty Blue) was $58.98 now $39.98!
Save 32% on Amazon’s 3rd gen. Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice controls in a sleek Mandalorian case, complete with a Mudhorn sigil on the front and an image of the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda on the back for Prime Day.View Deal
Funko Super Sized POP! ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ D-O vinyl figure| Save 52% | Now $25 on Amazon
D-O, the excitable and quirky little droid who Rey fixed up in The Rise of Skywalker, is on sale for 52% off its original price of $49.99, selling during Prime Day at $25. The vinyl figure stands 10 inches (25 centimeters) tall.View Deal
Lego Star Wars: The Razor Crest: $130 at Amazon
This best-selling set features the famous Razor Crest ship of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian.” Included are four minifigures: The Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, Greef Karga and Scout Trooper.View Deal
Books & Games
Terraforming Mars | Save 17% | Now $58 at Amazon
It’s smart, challenging and beautifully crafted and now you can get the Terraforming Mars base game with a 17% discount, saving you just under $12 on the usual price.
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Terraforming Mars: Turmoil | Save 26% | Now $26 at Amazon
All is not well on Mars. This expansion lets you struggle for control of the transforming Council and influencing the politics that have developed. Turmoil includes new corporations, projects, and new global events cards that can throw anything from dust storms to uprisings at the players.
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Space-opoly | Save 29% | Now $18 at Amazon
Save 29% on Space-opoly, which takes a cosmic twist on the classic Monopoly. Each player picks a spaceship to travel the universe and stake their claim on the planets in our solar system.View Deal
“Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog Blast Off to the Moon!” | Save 22% | Now $14 on Amazon
This kids book, written by Lauren Gunderson and illustrated by Valerio Fabbretti (Two Lions, 2017), follows the journey of the ever-curious Dr. Wonderful, as she and her canine companion head for the lunar surface.
From Amazon: “Dr. Wonderful loves asking big questions…and using science to answer them. She and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers of science, curiosity, and teamwork.”
The hardcover version is currently $13.95, down from a list price of $17.99 (or free with Kindle Unlimited). The Kindle version is free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.View Deal
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