It’s both, but we like to call clear glass spheres like this one “orbs.” Measures 60mm dia, or a little under 2-1/2”. Often used by photographers for skewed effects, or as decorations in aquariums, gardens or potted plants, or as super-jumbo marbles, or for contact juggling by goblin kings. Super-trippy when light hits it, especially when it rolls. We used ours as a crystal ball and saw into your future. Don’t worry—it’s good. You’re going to buy a glass orb from us at a great price.

You do close work? Slap on these eyeglass-style magnifiers and make your life a bunch easier. The plastic frames are 5-1/2” wide with adjustable interpupillary distance, 4-1/2” long temples and an adjustable 12” elastic strap. Comes with (4) sets of lenses, 10X, 15X, 20X and 25X, illuminated by LED arms at the sides of the lenses. Replaceable button-cell batteries included. These could also be the steampunkiest-looking item we’ve ever offered.

That’s just how we roll, but you can wear these foldable hipster shades with UV400 protection anytime you want. Not good enough? Did we mention they come with a detachable mini-visor for added protection on really bright days, or trips to the sun? Are these Ray-Bans? Absolutely not. Will you be upset if you leave them at the restaurant or in Suzy’s car? At less than 2 bucks a pair, not a chance. Buy a dozen for the summer, and if you haven’t lost a few come fall, bonus! In black, red or white, but we’ll pick for you.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stargazer, with or without a telescope, you'll get more out of the night sky with a Miller Planisphere. This 10" rotating double disc is a map of the planets, stars and constellations, useful across a large range of the northern latitudes, although most accurate in the range of 35° to 45° north. It can be aligned to the time and date in your location to display a detailed map, and includes tips on finding the planets, suggestions for telescope projects, and more. It's an invaluable learning tool that makes stargazing a lot more fun.

Cute and useful, like a puppy that’s learned a trade, this small 8X20 spy monocular has coated glass lenses, double prisms, and an adjustable focus. Measures just 3-1/4” long with a 6” wrist strap, and has a 282-foot field of vision at 1K yards. Please note this does not come with a pouch or lanyard like the packaging says; and that's why it's surplus.

If so, whip out this super-compact pocket star finder and find you favorite constellations. Southern sky pilots are out of luck, but you folks in the northern hemisphere will find all your twinklers. Made for 40-degrees north, and will work for North America, Europe and most of Asia. Durable and weatherproof, it measures 5” dia. Pull it out, spin it to the current date and time, and Orion's your uncle.

This handy item doesn’t have a leg to stand on—it has (3)! That’s why they call it a tripod, and that’s why it’ll make your social media posts look oh so pro. It’s not just the steadiness—it’s also the attached, adjustable LED ring light. For smartphones up to (almost) 3-1/2” wide and meant to be placed on a table, this lightweight portable tripod stands approx 7-1/2” tall. Great for vlogging, live-streaming, YouTubing, TikToking, Zooming and Selfying. Light has (3) brightness levels and a flexible neck. Phone mount swivels on a ball joint, allowing for precise angles. You supply (3) “AAA” batteries, and the beautiful, trending face.

This green, rubber-coated 4X binocular from Celestron® is kid-sized but otherwise very high quality with coated lenses, an 18" neck cord, belt-mount carrying pouch and lens cloth. Has 30mm objective lens diameter and a 4.3 degree X 225-foot field of view at 1,000 yards.

From Celestron™, this NexYZ™ adapter lets you attach any smart phone to a telescope, binoculars, spotting scope of microscope. You view through the phone’s screen instead of the device’s eyepiece, so what you see is what you capture with the camera function. Great for larger-group viewings and stargazing parties. Compatible with all smartphones, even with the case on, and has three-axis universal mounting for easy alignment, and secure clamps for hands-free operation. Includes adapter rings for smaller 23mm and 30mm microscope eyepieces.

From Humvee®, the folks who make those wide, squatty military vehicles, this 12X30 telescoping spotting scope is 5-1/2" long when retracted, 15" extended, and 1-1/2” dia. Box says it’s a “telescope,” but what do boxes know? We have to say, we’ve seen better—this one’s field of view is a little narrow—but we love it for hiking, biking and camping since it weighs less than a 1/2-lb. Focus by easing one section in or out a bit. Has a rubber-coated body, and comes in a nice soft case with a belt loop and a lens cleaning cloth.