All About Space

IN THE SHOPS: STAR PROJECTORS

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1Sega Toys Homestar Flux

Cost: £169 / $259

From: Sega Toys

One of the sleekest-looking and most powerful star projectors around, the Homestar Flux, though compact, comes with a high price. More of a home planetarium than a simple star projector, we found that the Flux's multilevel glass lenses produce realistic-looking night skies from the comfort of your own home – it’s also bright enough for rooms that aren't totally dark. After adjusting the focus to suit your projection surface, you'll see 60,000 stars – many more than its competitors. This globe-shaped product excels with the sheer

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