No go-to mount. Just a chart, a finder and one bright star at a time.
This star hopping hoodie is for the man who finds his targets the old way, hopping from a bright star to a fainter one with a chart in hand. It is a cheerful nod to the method, drawn as simply as it sounds.
The design: star hopping
A small pale telescope with a blue lens sits at the top, a folded paper chart tucked against its back end.
Below it, three big stars step across the chest with the middle one raised, like stepping stones. Under them, star hopping is set in bold, rounded lowercase letters. It is a playful drawing rather than a real instrument or star map.
Built for chart-in-hand nights
- Comfortable midweight fabric that is soft against the skin
- Pre-shrunk to hold its size in the wash
- Smooth yarn that keeps the surface clean-looking and resists pilling
- A double-layer hood with a matching drawcord
- Ribbed cuffs and waistband with a little stretch to keep drafts out
- A front pouch pocket that fits a folded chart or a red light
- Half cotton for softness, half polyester so it keeps its shape.
Who it's for
Men who use manual telescopes and paper or app charts, Dobsonian owners, atlas readers and anyone who enjoys the hunt as much as the target. Wear it in the yard, at a club observing night or on a dark-sky trip. A fun gift for a birthday, Father's Day or the holidays.
Quick answers
What is star hopping?
A way of finding things in the sky without a computerized mount. You start at a bright star you know and hop from star to star with a chart until you reach your target.
Is the telescope on the front a real model?
No. It is a playful little drawing with a folded chart tucked behind it, not a picture of any real telescope.
Do I need to star hop to wear it?
Not at all. It reads as a cheerful stargazing design to anyone, and as an inside joke to people who navigate the sky by hand.
Does the pocket get in the way of the stars?
No. The whole design sits on the chest above the front pocket, so a hand in the pocket leaves the telescope, stars and words in view.
Care
Turn inside out, machine wash cold with similar colors and tumble dry on low. Do not iron over the print.
Shipping and returns
Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | SLEEVE LENGTH (inches) | |
| S | 27 | 20 | 33 ½ |
| M | 28 | 22 | 34 ½ |
| L | 29 | 24 | 35 ½ |
| XL | 30 | 26 | 36 ½ |
| 2XL | 31 | 28 | 37 ½ |
| 3XL | 32 | 30 | 38 ½ |
| 4XL | 33 | 32 | 39 ½ |
| 5XL | 34 | 34 | 40 ½ |
| LENGTH (cm) | WIDTH (cm) | SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) | |
| S | 68.6 | 50.8 | 85.1 |
| M | 71.1 | 55.9 | 87.6 |
| L | 73.7 | 61.0 | 90.2 |
| XL | 76.2 | 66.0 | 92.7 |
| 2XL | 78.7 | 71.1 | 95.2 |
| 3XL | 81.3 | 76.2 | 97.8 |
| 4XL | 83.8 | 81.3 | 100.3 |
| 5XL | 86.4 | 86.4 | 102.9 |
Product measurements, laid flat; they may vary by up to 2″ (5 cm).
