Brand Name | SEGA TOYS |
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Item Weight | 1.76 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 6.26 x 5.94 x 6.57 inches |
Item model number | LYSB016YBU4RW-ELECTRNCS |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Sega Homestar Original Black - Home Planetarium - Star Projector
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Brand | SEGA TOYS |
Product Dimensions | 6.5"L x 6.3"W x 5.9"H |
Form Factor | Portable |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount, Ceiling Mount, Tabletop Mount |
Wattage | 3 watts |
About this item
- Sega Toys Homestar Original Planetarium
- Christmas 2021: Order till Friday December 17 and usually receive in time.
- Leading brand with 3-watt white LED technology, timer, adjustable angle and focus
- Attention: Also look for brighter and better Sega Homestar FLUX
- 2 realistic discs and poster included - 30+ optional discs available for purchase
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Picture quality | 3.3 | 4.2 | — | 3.3 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 2.9 | 4.5 | — | 3.4 | 4.0 |
Easy to use | 3.4 | — | — | 4.2 | 5.0 |
Accuracy | 3.3 | 4.4 | — | 3.7 | — |
Sold By | Sivesco LLC | Miller Engineering LLC | POCOCO Direct | Sivesco LLC | Miller Engineering LLC |
hardware interface | usb | — | usb | usb | — |
controller type | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control |
mounting type | Ceiling Mount, Tabletop Mount, Wall Mount | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
wattage | 3 watts | 5 watts | — | 5 watts | 5 watts |
weight | 1.76 pounds | — | 0.21 kilograms | 11 ounces | — |
model name | — | DS-FX | POLT01-BT | Sega Toys Homestar Flux | DS 1 |
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ASIN | B016YBU4RW |
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4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #214 in Video Projectors |
Date First Available | October 1, 2015 |
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Customers like the quality, appearance and value of the video projector. They mention that it's a quality piece of hardware, the picture is super clear when you focus it just right, and it'll make you think of the beauty around us. They're also satisfied with the rotation. That said, some complain about the value and brightness. Opinions are mixed on accuracy, image quality, and shooting.
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Customers like the quality of the video projector. They say that it is amazing, has clear picture, and does a good job of focusing. Some say that the price is high for the quality you get, but it is a quality piece of hardware. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product.
"...This is a fantastic little device for a child's or adult bedroom.I wouldn't really call this an educational device...." Read more
"...but short of getting out your own telescope at night, it's pretty darn good...." Read more
"...It is pricey, and I wish it was cheaper, but you do get a quality piece of hardware for your money...." Read more
"...Works perfectly, and you can still twist it to focus or tilt the projector without the filter coming off...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the video projector. They say it's soothing to fall asleep, makes them think of the beauty around them, and is pretty rad. The planetarium display is very soothing to watch, and the sphere itself looks and feels good. Some say the fine tuner and truly looks exactly like the Milky Way galaxy.
"...but bright and vivid enough, soothing to fall asleep, makes you think of the beauty around us, stars appear closer and further due to its amazing..." Read more
"We love the projection system - the stars look great, better than expected...." Read more
"...The stars look great. It is easy to use. The rotation function was also a nice addition...." Read more
"...The planetarium display is very soothing to watch and playing some ambient space music while viewing definitely enhances the experience...." Read more
Customers like the rotation of the video projector. They say that the rotation function is interesting, and the fact that it will slowly rotate is a nice plus. Customers also love the turning notion and the shooting stars. They also appreciate the peaceful experience and the calm rotation speed.
"...It rotates quickly enough that you can discern the rotation readily, but not so fast that you get the spins from staring up into it...." Read more
"...Its a wonderfully peaceful experience and we love the calm rotation speed. It is VERY quiet which is slightly impressive...." Read more
"...appear closer and further due to its amazing detail, rotation function is very close to how stars orbit, shooting star is alright but still nice to..." Read more
"...However, the one we bought has an issue with the rotation feature, which does not work...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the product. Some mention that the stars were sharp and clear, while others say that they were blurry and didn't look like stars.
"...When she turned off the lights to go to bed she was rewarded with a star lit sky. I received a text which only said "thank you <3"..." Read more
"...This thing shows fake looking stars grouped into a fake looking pattern that doesn’t look like any night sky I’ve ever seen...." Read more
"...This both serves to increase the size of the projection, but it gets blurry quite quickly at the edges, so any 'stretched' projection length you get..." Read more
"...to fall asleep, makes you think of the beauty around us, stars appear closer and further due to its amazing detail, rotation function is very close..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the video projector. Some mention that the picture is super clear when you focus it just right, and the clarity is great. The light is very bright and crisp in the center, and is fairly realistic for naked eye viewing. However, some customers say that the image gets a little blurry out toward the edges, and that the constellations appeared blurry.
"...The projected view (Northern Hemisphere disc) is fairly realistic for naked eye viewing...." Read more
"...serves to increase the size of the projection, but it gets blurry quite quickly at the edges, so any 'stretched' projection length you get by..." Read more
"...That aside, I must say the images are stunning and very clear. I bought additional disks to use with this unit and they also are spectacular...." Read more
"...The image on the sega is very good but very dim. The theater pro was brighter. The shooting star function is fun and looks ok...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the shooting of the product. Some mention that the shooting star function is fun, while others say that it's dismal and doesn't look like a shooting star. The rotation and shooting star feature stopped working after a month.
"...This thing shows fake looking stars grouped into a fake looking pattern that doesn’t look like any night sky I’ve ever seen...." Read more
"...The shooting star function is a nice little addition, but is kind of a letdown...." Read more
"...that I might be able to do better is that the shooting star doesn't look like a shooting star. Rather it looks like a small paintbrush...." Read more
"...The shooting star feature is simple but fits in well and adds to the experience in my opinion. Have used it nightly for over a month now...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the video projector. They mention that the cooler sides are expensive, and buying more slides is expensive. They say that the product is not cheaply made and is not the best value out there.
"...I still feel this device is extremely overpriced for what it is, but I suppose that has to do with the limited demand, and cost of manufacturing the..." Read more
"...Very disappointed in the product and the other reviewers...." Read more
"...This projector is so worth it! Yes the edges are blurry but it still looks so amazing!..." Read more
"I got this for my kid. It is pricey, and I wish it was cheaper, but you do get a quality piece of hardware for your money...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the video projector. They mention that the light is weak, the image is fuzzy, and the room needs to be very dark for the best effect. Some customers also say that the product is not worth the $149 price tag.
"...In every review I felt the new version was TOO bright. It does not accurately represent what a night sky looks like...." Read more
"...one, but I found that in my small bedroom, it was still too bright for me to fall asleep to...." Read more
"...That being said, the light is not harsh, and provides a nice soft glow throughout the room...." Read more
"...negative I have to report about this product is that the projector light is too dim. A brighter LED bulb would make a world of difference...." Read more
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Then I saw this Homestar, and did some comparisons between this version and the new version. In every review I felt the new version was TOO bright. It does not accurately represent what a night sky looks like. For this reason I purchased the original version. The original version is also a bit too bright, but acceptable. Another reviewer mentioned that the stars do not revolve around the pole star (Polaris) but that is wrong. The sky does indeed rotate around polaris. This is neat because on my ceiling polaris is (correctly) in the same place all the time, just off to the edge of the ceiling. This means that the sky completely changes over the course of 30 minutes or so.
I still feel this device is extremely overpriced for what it is, but I suppose that has to do with the limited demand, and cost of manufacturing the laser disks.
The shooting star effect is pretty good even though it's always in the same place. It's spaced out timing wise, and the sky has rotated a bit by then so it does not get repetetive.
Overall I am really happy with this. My wife lost her mom about a week ago due to covid. I was going out to a friend's house for awhile and knew she would go to bed early.
I had just received the homestar and secretly set it up for her but left the room lights on so she couldn't notice. When she turned off the lights to go to bed she was rewarded with a star lit sky. I received a text which only said "thank you <3"
In the morning she told me she was so delighted that it made her cry.
Now we run it every night when we go to bed.
BTW, even if you do not set the timer, it turns itself off after a few hours. I'm not sure how long that is yet because I'm usually asleep when that happens.
BTW the other night I played "space music" really faint to add to the theme. I had already fallen asleep when my wife came to bed. She woke me up and said she keeps hearing UFOs taking off outside. Apparently she had been looking out the window for awhile before waking me.
That was pretty funny! I just love her
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2021
Then I saw this Homestar, and did some comparisons between this version and the new version. In every review I felt the new version was TOO bright. It does not accurately represent what a night sky looks like. For this reason I purchased the original version. The original version is also a bit too bright, but acceptable. Another reviewer mentioned that the stars do not revolve around the pole star (Polaris) but that is wrong. The sky does indeed rotate around polaris. This is neat because on my ceiling polaris is (correctly) in the same place all the time, just off to the edge of the ceiling. This means that the sky completely changes over the course of 30 minutes or so.
I still feel this device is extremely overpriced for what it is, but I suppose that has to do with the limited demand, and cost of manufacturing the laser disks.
The shooting star effect is pretty good even though it's always in the same place. It's spaced out timing wise, and the sky has rotated a bit by then so it does not get repetetive.
Overall I am really happy with this. My wife lost her mom about a week ago due to covid. I was going out to a friend's house for awhile and knew she would go to bed early.
I had just received the homestar and secretly set it up for her but left the room lights on so she couldn't notice. When she turned off the lights to go to bed she was rewarded with a star lit sky. I received a text which only said "thank you <3"
In the morning she told me she was so delighted that it made her cry.
Now we run it every night when we go to bed.
BTW, even if you do not set the timer, it turns itself off after a few hours. I'm not sure how long that is yet because I'm usually asleep when that happens.
BTW the other night I played "space music" really faint to add to the theme. I had already fallen asleep when my wife came to bed. She woke me up and said she keeps hearing UFOs taking off outside. Apparently she had been looking out the window for awhile before waking me.
That was pretty funny! I just love her
I wouldn't really call this an educational device. Yeah, you can sit under it and point out constellations and such, but it's much more of a relaxation/decoration item. That is its sole use in my home.
Do not be influenced by the "Sega" product name; this is not some flimsy, toy-like star projector. Although small, this is a sophisticated (and expensive) device. As such, small children probably should not be allowed to operate it. Older kids, after sufficient supervised training, can understand the controls and functions, and should be able to use it properly.
It is not very big, so takes up little space. The power cord is relatively long (could be a foot or two longer) to support your optimal placement in the room. It has a small fan for cooling as well as the rotation motor, and both are very quiet, supporting this as a go-to-sleep device. There is a sleep timer which you can set for 15, 30, or 60 minutes. The rotation option is very nice as it presents an ever-changing view of the star field. It rotates quickly enough that you can discern the rotation readily, but not so fast that you get the spins from staring up into it.
As noted by a couple other reviewers, on first use it seems that the device is not focusing properly, and it appears that the focus ring is literally unscrewing from the housing. Not quite so. Be patient and slowly bring that focus ring out and the stars will come into perfect focus.
This item is best used in a very dark room, so douse all lights and night lights. If being used in a child's room, the light from this device, if left on all night, serves as a night light on its own. That being said, the light is not harsh, and provides a nice soft glow throughout the room.
The shooting star function is a nice little addition, but is kind of a letdown. The product photo appearing to show a shooting star looks a lot more like a comet, but either way, know that this is NOT how shooting star function appears. It's a purely optical effect using the lens, so the shooting star is always the same; it is in the exact same position on the ceiling every time, and its path and appearance are always the same.
I recommend purchasing the optional discs as well, as they are a nice change-up to your standard view.
Bottom line: I wanted a detailed and diverse starry sky on my bedroom ceiling, and this device has delivered well beyond my expectations.
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Only issue (which is a non issue for me) is the shooting star function. It only works when the motion control is on, and it's quite a fat streak of light (doesn't match the stars) and is always in the same spot. However I did not buy this for the shooting star function, so it's a null point for me.
My boyfriend and I love this! Projects clean and clear in the dark with a ton of stars!
The imagery is neet and clear (at night of course). When set to rotate, the rotation is faster than expected and surprisingly silent. I don't expect the real-time thing either but it should rotate slower (1 rotation by the hour). The shooting star is a joke.
The technology is disappointing wrt the price: It's a light source behind a disk. Don't expect sparkling and twinkling dots; there just holes (and lines) on a disk plate. But the final result is better than if I had to paint a night sky scenery and add the circuitry for leds by myself.
The product still works as expected. I recommend it.
However this product should cost 50$ honestly, the technology to do this isn't worth 200$. For the current price I'd expect far more features or more customization with the projector, the stars also have a unrealistic concentration toward the center(milky way?) - so it's more of an idealized view of the stars than what you'd actually see in your backyard.
Buy it on sale :)