The tally says how many. The night itself was about a lot more.
This star party hoodie is for the man who keeps a list of objects he has seen, ticks them off proudly, and still remembers the conversations at the eyepiece better than the numbers. It says so in six words.
The design: A Count, Not the Whole Account
At the top, a pale abacus keeps the tally, with three speech bubbles drifting up from its corner as if the counting has turned into conversation.
Tucked under it is a small slip with a sketch of a spiral galaxy and a few stars, the kind of drawing you make at the eyepiece. Below, A COUNT, NOT THE WHOLE ACCOUNT runs across three lines in clean white capitals.
Ready for a long night on the observing field
- Soft midweight fabric that is warm without feeling heavy
- Pre-shrunk, so it stays true to size after washing
- Smooth, pill-resistant yarn that keeps the hoodie looking sharp
- A two-layer hood and matching drawcord for when the dew comes down
- Rib-knit cuffs and hem with a little give
- A pouch pocket for a red flashlight, a snack or cold hands
- Half cotton for softness, half polyester so it keeps its shape.
Who it's for
Men who work through observing lists such as the Messier catalog, star party regulars, club hosts and anyone who knows the best part of a night out is often the company. Wear it on the observing field, at club meetings or around the campfire afterward. A good-humored gift for a birthday, the holidays or the club member who runs the public nights.
Quick answers
What does 'A count, not the whole account' mean?
The number of objects you tick off is only part of the story. The talk, the shared views and the cold coffee are the rest of the account.
Why an abacus with speech bubbles?
The abacus keeps the tally, and the speech bubbles rising from it show the counting turning into conversation, the way a star party does.
What is on the little slip under the abacus?
A small sketch of a spiral galaxy with a few stars, like a quick drawing made at the eyepiece. It is not a chart of a specific object.
Is this only for people doing the Messier list?
No. The Messier list is not named on the design. It suits anyone who keeps any kind of observing tally, from a Messier marathon to a first-year logbook.
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).
