10 best Father's Day astronomy and space gifts 2023

As UK Father's Day approaches on 19 June 2022, we've picked out some of the best space and astronomy gift ideas for the dads who love to go stargazing.

Dads can be key role models in our lives, shaping our view on the Universe and our interests and hobbies. Many astronomers and space fans acquire their love of the stars from their mum or dad, and the Universe is ultimately something that connects us all.

Scroll down for our pick of some of the best gifts to give to a space and astronomy fan this Father's Day.

For more inspiration, read our guide to the best space gifts.

Make every step a giant leap with these socks. Each depicts an astronaut walking on the Moon with a Space Shuttle zipping past behind them. Fit’s men’s shoe sizes 7 to 13.

• Price: £10
• Supplier: Royal Observatory Greenwich

Help Dad show off his love of space even at the most formal of occasions with the help of these cufflinks showing NASA's Space Shuttle. The set come with their own gift box, making them a perfect present.

• Price: £12.99
• Supplier: Cool Cuffs

Challenge your Dad’s knowledge of the lunar surface by giving him this circular 100-piece puzzle which assembles to form a high-resolution image of the Moon.

• Price: £14.39
• Supplier: WHSmith

Suitable for every occasion, this tie is decorated with a subtle motif featuring telescopes and planets, so your father can display his love of astronomy whether in the office, at a wedding or just out and about.

• Price: £9.99
• Supplier: Ties Planet

This notebook, decorated with depictions of the constellations, is perfect for keeping track of what you see in the night sky or planning out future astronomy projects. Contains 160 lined pages.

• Price: £12.99
• Supplier: Waterstones

With nine well placed and sizeable pockets, this jacket will let him carry everything he needs for a night's stargazing, while the special directional fabric will keep him warm and dry throughout the night.

• Price: £350
• Supplier: Paramo

Keep Dad’s drinks warm throughout a long stargazing session with this flask. The bamboo housing is curved to keep your grip secure even while wearing gloves.

• Price: £22.00
• Supplier: Stolen Goat

Scruffs peaked knitted hat

Make sure his ears don’t fall victim to the cold on a night out under the stars with this practical hat. The knitted cap comes down to cover the ears and neck, while inside a soft, wool-effect lining keeps your head comfortable as the temperature drops.

• Price: £14.00
• Supplier: Wickes

Constructing this 864-piece Lego set of the International Space Station will provide hours of fun, and it makes for a great display piece once it’s done.

For more, read our pick of the best Lego space sets.

• Price: £64.99
• Supplier: Lego

The lightweight Merino wool will keep his hands warm while stargazing, while the special conductive fingertips will let him use his touch screen without having to take them off.

• Price: £18.00
• Supplier: Go Outdoors

Ezzy Pearson is BBC Sky at Night Magazine's News Editor.