Smithsonian Planetarium star projector review

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August 11, 2025, 9:40 AM

• •Good range of scientific images
• •Educational for children
• •Inexpensive
• •'Star projector' function is lacking
• •Battery powered (and they're not included)

The Smithsonian Planetarium Projector is a budget-friendly star projector designed for kids, offering a range of scientific images alongside a starry sky projection. While the scientific images are clear and educational, the blue star projection is less realistic. This projector is easy to use and comes with interchangeable disks featuring planets and celestial objects. Despite the somewhat underwhelming star projection, its affordability and educational focus make it a solid choice for children.

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