Our fathers are some of our very first teachers — and their interests and hobbies can play a role in shaping who we turn out to be. Many people inherited a lifelong love of the cosmos from their dads. For others, skygazing offered a way to connect and spend quality time together. They’ll always remember looking up at the night sky and getting lost in a sea of stars — with dad at their side.
As Father’s Day approaches June 21, it’s a great time to honor the father figures in your life who love learning about the universe and everything in it with a unique space-themed gift. This year, many of us cannot spend quality time with our fathers and grandfathers because we must socially distance and keep each other safe. But a thoughtful gift (and a phone call) can go a long way in showing your appreciation.
Our partners at My Science Shop, the online store of Astronomy magazine, hand-picked their most popular gift options for men — just in time for Father’s Day. These gift ideas are sure to please any dad, grandfather or husband who can’t stop gazing at the great canopy of space and wondering about the mysteries of the universe.
These astronomy-themed gifts aren’t just going to sit in a drawer or collect dust on a shelf. Our top-rated gift recommendations will help him celebrate his interest in astronomy and grow deeper in his hobby. If you’re shopping for a budding amateur astronomer, you’ll also find options that will help them get their feet wet. And some of these gift ideas are simply meant to be fun tokens of gratitude that’ll make him smile and think of you — his favorite person in the universe.