12 Galaxy Projectors to Turn Your Room From Lifeless to Intergalactic
If you feel like your room’s atmosphere has been a bit lacking of late, but you aren’t sure what you can do to change it, this might be the simple solution you’ve been looking for. You mightn’t ever be able to visit space, but you can experience it virtually with a galaxy projector – it’ll take your room from zero to 100 with the flick of a switch.
Home projectors have been picking up steam for some time now, so it’s not hard to see why they’re getting more creative with the types of things they’re projecting. If you want to know more about filling your home with the shiniest celestial bodies, keep reading for further info and some galaxy projectors available in Australia.
These nifty devices are actually pretty affordable, so today might be the day to give your indoor life the love and attention it deserves. Why not create a home cinema while you’re at it?
What’s a galaxy projector?
It’s a projector that projects galaxies, as the name suggests.
To be just a touch more precise, it’s a catch-all term for projectors that typically project some kind of starfield, usually designed to be pointed at the ceiling of a room. Some models will offer differing star fields, or planets and galaxies, while others may include embedded music or other added features.
The essential features are basically just a light source and a star pattern of some sort, but there’s quite a bit of scope for a galaxy projector to do more than that.
Why would I want one?
There are a few different use cases for galaxy projectors, but just to name a few:
To help you sleep at night
Have you ever slept under the stars? It can be an amazing experience, but the outside world also has its fair share of cold weather, bugs and other discomforts. Having the stars above you while you sleep can make that tricky task of relaxing into some serious Zs much easier.
To create a romantic atmosphere
Got that “special” question to ask? Get the stars on your side – as long as you’re sure your prospective partner will view it as cute rather than cheesy.
To enhance entertainment
Line up a lengthy session of Elite Dangerous, set Kubrick’s classic 2001: A Space Oddysey to play – whatever takes your fancy that could feel even more immersive when you’re in a room that is quite literally full of stars, whether that’s a family movie night, a wedding or your next party.
What are my Galaxy projector options?
There’s a wide range of projectors that will fling star fields indoors at a range of price points. Here are some options available on Amazon Australia:
Aled Light 3 in 1 Star Projector, $39
A galaxy light that can switch between stars, moons or projected waves.
Renxin Star Projector, $38
If you’re after stars in a range of colours, Renxin’s projector can switch between four different colour sets.
Dongzhen Star Night Light Projector, $48.88
A three-mode galaxy projector with voice activation and an automatic power-off option.
Greenic Romantic Star Projector, $16.99
A very simple, very inexpensive USB starfield projector.
BlissLite Sky Lights, $62.99
Precision glass optics give this skylight a hyper-real element.
LUUMEO Night Light Galaxy Star Projector, $74.95
Use the remote control to immerse yourself in this nebula cloud.
Tomnew Remote Control Ocean Wave Projector, $32.99
While the focus is more on projected water patterns, this projector comes with included speakers if you want music with your light shows.
Café 63 Star Night Light For Kids, $26.99
A projector with modes covering a starry sky and a universe pattern, as well as a happy birthday message and a cover so it can do double duty as a night light.
OxyLED Moon Lamp, $30.99
A projector doesn’t have to look like a lump of tech – this lamp is a full sphere, so you could also use it as a shiny prop at your next magical-themed party.
Amazer-T 2 in 1 Ocean Undersea Lamp and Starry Sky Projector, $19.95
A spherical projector with multiple patterns, six colours and either USB or AAA battery charging.
Sky LED Projector Night Light, $60.99
This super easy to use projector offers three light options: star, nebula cloud and the moon. You can also control the brightness, angle and combination of light options.
Star Night Light Projector, $26.58
Switch it up with this rotating projector and its range of night scenes — from planets to stars.
Editor’s note: Descriptions and features are taken from manufacturer/seller claims and user reviews on Amazon.
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