The galaxies can wait. Just not past moonset.
Ask a deep-sky observer when they are heading out tonight and the answer is often 'once the moon is down'. Moonlight washes out faint galaxies, so the plan revolves around one time on the calendar. This astronomy travel mug puts that wait on a rotary phone.
The design: Call Me When the Moon Sets
A coral-red rotary telephone, coiled cord and all, sits on a sky-blue shelf. Beside it, a small violet galaxy swirl waits its turn. Under the shelf, a warm yellow cratered moon is half-sunk out of view, as though it is dropping below the horizon.
Below the picture, navy capitals read CALL ME WHEN THE MOON SETS. The art is printed twice on the white mug, once on each side, so the phone faces out whichever hand holds the mug.
Built for the drive out and the wait at the scope
- Stainless steel body with a sturdy handle, at home in a car or a gear bag
- Fits most car cup holders, so it rides up front on the way to the dark site
- 25 oz comes with a press-in lid; 40 oz comes with a screw-on lid and a straw
- Printed on both sides in bright, playful color on white
- Hand-wash only, to keep the print looking its best
Who it's for
Deep-sky and galaxy observers, astrophotographers who plan around moonlight, astronomy club members who drive out to darker skies, and anyone who stays up late for the sky. A gift for a birthday, the holidays, a new telescope or a first trip to a dark-sky site.
Quick answers
Why wait for the moon to set?
Moonlight brightens the whole sky and drowns out faint galaxies and nebulae. Many deep-sky observers plan their session for the dark hours after moonset, which is the joke the phone is waiting on.
What is the little swirl next to the phone?
A small violet galaxy, the target that is worth the wait. It sits beside the phone like a message left for later.
Which lid do I get with each size?
The 25 oz has a press-in plastic lid and stands 7.9 inches tall. The 40 oz has a screw-on lid with a straw and stands 10.4 inches tall, enough for a long night. Both show the full design.
Can it go in the microwave to rewarm my coffee?
No. It is stainless steel, so pour a fresh hot drink in instead. Open the lid before you pour so steam can escape, and wash it by hand afterwards.
Care
Hand-wash only; do not put it in the dishwasher or microwave. Always open the lid before adding a hot drink so steam pressure cannot build up.
Shipping and returns
Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.