Make your own
stargazing binoculars
Bring back the stars
Analog Sky Magic
stargazing binoculars
reconnect you to the starry sky that’s hidden by light pollution.
Not on your phone.
The actual light.
From the actual universe.
Soak up the stars then zoom in on deep space objects like nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters, detailed craters on the Moon, and even Saturn’s rings.
Refill your spirit to the brim
If you love the night air,
the cool breeze,
staring at the cosmos
and pausing your life on Earth,
why squint through only one eye?
Binoculars
Immerse your senses
Two eyes is much more comfortable, sharper, brighter, and higher-contrast than one eye
Find objects easily
Wide 10 degree view makes beauty easy to find or discover
Are easy to setup and use
Lightweight, compact, set up in seconds, simple controls
Binoculars reinvented for the sky
Regular binoculars are designed to aim at the Earth for short peeks. When you point them up at the sky, they’re bad for your neck and hard to hold steady for more than a couple seconds. And you can’t zoom in or add light pollution filters.
Analog Sky Magic combines the best features of binoculars and telescopes to bring you an all-new, incredibly immersive stargazing experience!
Say goodbye to neck strain and arm fatigue
90 degree viewing angle keeps your neck safe and comfortable even when pointed straight up. Standard video tripod mount keeps the view steady and hands-free.
Zoom in for more detail
Explore wide views then change eyepieces to zoom in for more detail. Standard 2” and 1.25” telescope eyepieces are optimized for nighttime viewing and provide magnifications from 5x to 40x. (Up to 75x with our full kit or optics kit.)
Aim quickly and accurately
The built-in 4mW laser pointer shoots a beam into the sky to show you exactly where Magic is pointing. It’s safe and works in the cold. For times when you can’t use the laser, the built-in finder gets you close to your target every time.
* Class IIIa/3R laser modules are highly regulated in the EU, Europe, and other countries. It may not be legal to buy or operate the laser pointer without a license.
Adjust the view for your eyes
IPD adjustment from 58mm to 70mm fits almost all faces, including kids of all ages. 4-way adjustment for eye alignment means almost everyone can make these binoculars work for them. Even if you’ve had a hard time using binoculars in the past because of an eye condition, chances are Magic can work for you.
Go deeper with filters
Filter cartridges remove light pollution and increase contrast on many deep space objects. Reveal details invisible to the naked eye. Choose from a wide range of standardized 2” stargazing filters.
Explore the sky without a map
Don’t know where to aim in the sky?
Looking through stargazing binoculars is like swimming in an ocean of light. There’s beauty wherever you point Analog Sky Magic’s wide view.
No computer needed. Learn the sky by wandering night after night.
Dark sky companion
Are you planning a journey to dark skies? Magic’s compact size means you can
take it with you anywhere!
Count down the days to your adventure by building the binoculars you’ll use for unforgettable views of the Milky Way.
A rewarding project
for all ages
Analog Sky has perfected a new way to build telescopes and binoculars right at your kitchen table with a few simple tools.
Magic is a step-by-step video course that shows you exactly what to do. We knew people of all ages could do it, and to prove it, a 9-year-old is one of the guides who will build Magic in front of your eyes.
In case you’re wondering, no, there’s nowhere you can buy anything like Magic. No one makes it except you.
Frequently Asked
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You get lifetime access to a step-by-step video course on how to assemble Magic, complete parts list with live-updated links to online shopping, and all digital files needed for 3D printing.
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No. You can purchase printed parts from a wide variety of vendors. Recommended vendors are listed in the course.
Binoculars vs. Telescopes
| Binoculars | Telescope | |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing comfort | a few hours | a few seconds |
| Finding things | easy | difficult |
| Storage space | not much | varies, usually lots |
| Handling | easy | awkward |
| Setup time | < 60 seconds | 5-60 minutes |
Tech Specs
| Objective Lens | 50mm clear aperture |
| Focal Length | 182mm (f/3.6) Magic Full Kits and Optics Kits are 225mm (f/4.5) |
| IPD (Interpupillary Distance) Range | 58-70mm |
| Image Orientation | Horizontal flip |
| Dimensions | 167mm length x 159mm width x 140mm height (6.6 x 6.3 x 5.5 inches) |
| Weight | ~1.5 kg (3 lbs) with eyepieces |
| Zoom Range | 5x to 40x (36mm to 4.5mm eyepiece) Up to 75x with Full Kit/Magic Optics Kit |
| Ultra Wide Field of View | 10º at 7x (26mm/70 degree eyepiece at 7.1mm exit pupil) |
| Zoomed Field of View | 1.9º at 40x (4.5mm/76 degree eyepiece at 1.2mm exit pupil) |
| Hyper Wide Field of View | 14º at 5x (36mm/72 degree eyepiece at 9.9mm exit pupil) |
| Filters | Any standard 2" or 1.25" filter |