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Stargazing Cards, the revolutionary new interactive flashcards designed to ignite curiosity and guide users on a journey through the night sky, is live on the global crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and raising funds to bring the project to life.
Looking up at the sky with a sense of wonder is a practice as old as humanity itself. Beautiful stars under a dark sky have provided inspiration and lit curiosity for generations. For those who wish to dig deeper though often quickly find themselves overwhelmed with dense books filled with overly technical jargon, often disrupting the spark of inquisitiveness before it can go deeper. Stargazing Cards are a breakthrough new solution helping to bring the cosmos closer to everyone.
“Over the years, I’ve collected many books on astronomy, stargazing, telescopes, and night sky atlases. One night, while stargazing with my oldest daughter, she began asking questions about the objects we were observing. I struggled to answer without flipping through books or pulling out my phone, and I saw her initial fascination start to fade. That’s when I realized there was a need for something simpler and more engaging,” says founder and CEO Volodymyr Popelniuk on the inspiration behind the project. “That moment sparked the idea for Stargazing Cards - a resource that brings the cosmos to life with captivating photos, concise descriptions, and fascinating facts. Designed to be practical, well-structured, and free of overwhelming information, these cards aim to keep people engaged and make nights under the stars more meaningful.”
Stargazing Cards bridge the gap between science and wonder, inviting everyone to explore the cosmos like never before. Featuring breathtaking illustrations, concise astronomical details, and engaging facts about deep-sky objects; each card offers a glimpse into the heavens, from iconic celestial landmarks like the Andromeda Galaxy to hidden gems like the Little Dumbbell Nebula.
Each card is designed to be informative, visually engaging, and practical— bringing the wonders of deep space right to people’s fingertips. Key features:
- 110 Unique Cards: Covering stunning deep-sky objects from the Messier Catalog.
- Illustrative Beauty: Each card showcases a real photograph of the object captured by space telescopes, providing a true representation of its appearance and showcasing its beauty and detail. Each card is color-coded by season, making it easy to know which objects are visible throughout the year, so you can plan your stargazing sessions effortlessly.
- Educational Content: Includes essential details like celestial coordinates, visibility, magnitude, distance from Earth, interesting facts and more.
- Portable Design: The wide box design and included index card make finding a desired object easy and efficient. Instead of bringing all 110 cards to a stargazing session, users can conveniently select just the cards they need for the night, making it even easier to plan their observations. Perfect for nights under the stars or as a thoughtful gift for astronomy enthusiasts.
“There are plenty of great books and night sky guides out there, but many are bulky, overwhelming, and packed with information that’s not always relevant during a stargazing session. Stargazing Cards stand out because they’re compact, practical, and filled with only essential and engaging information. Unlike many guides, they feature real telescope images that offer observers - especially beginners - a true sense of wonder. That faint gray smudge in your eyepiece comes alive when paired with a breathtaking photo, deepening your connection to the cosmos. No single resource is perfect for everyone, but we designed Stargazing Cards to make stargazing simple, enjoyable, and accessible. We believe they provide a unique way to explore the night sky and inspire a deeper love for the universe,” adds Popelniuk.
Stargazing Cards are currently live and available to support on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/cosmicshards/stargazing-flashcards-110-celestial-wonders
About Cosmic Shards
Cosmic Shards is a passionate startup with a bold vision: to bring the wonders of the cosmos closer to everyone. Our mission is to ignite curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of the universe through engaging, high-quality educational materials. We are dedicated to creating resources that make it easy for people of all ages to connect with the cosmos, explore celestial objects, and experience the night sky in a rewarding and educational way. By sparking a love for astronomy and supporting lifelong learning, we aim to inspire the next generation of stargazers and explorers.
For more information on Cosmic Shards, please visit explorecosmicshards.com
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Contact Info:
Name: Chris Woods
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Organization: Cosmic Shards
Website: https://explorecosmicshards.com/
Release ID: 89146968
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