Some collectors keep stamps. Some keep star colors.
Ask two double-star observers what color a companion star is and you may get two answers: gold, amber, sapphire, lilac. Comparing those colors is half the fun. This double star magnet appoints you the keeper of the collection.
The design: Double Star Colour Steward
Two glass bell jars, drawn in fine blue outline, sit side by side on a shared base, like a museum display. One holds a gold-yellow star; the other holds a blue one. A small line under each star works like a specimen label.
Below, bold navy letters read Double Star Colour Steward, with Colour spelled the British way, just as it is printed. It is all set on a clean white rounded square.
A magnet that holds its own
- Cut to the shape of the design (a rounded square), with no extra border around it
- Smooth matte finish with no glare, so the stars and lettering read clearly
- Strong magnetic backing that holds a note or an observing list to the fridge or a steel cabinet
- Thin, flexible vinyl that sits flat against the surface
- Three sizes: 3 inches for a small accent, 4 inches for the fridge door, 6 inches to make a statement
Who it's for
Double-star observers, sketchers who record star colors at the eyepiece, backyard astronomers, astronomy club members and science teachers. It suits a kitchen fridge, a classroom whiteboard, a filing cabinet or the steel door of a club observatory. A birthday gift, a stocking stuffer or a thank-you for an observing mentor.
Quick answers
Which double star is on the magnet?
It is not labeled as any one star. A gold star beside a blue one is the classic double-star color contrast, made famous by pairs such as Albireo in Cygnus, so most observers will think of their own favorite pair.
Why 'Colour' with a u?
That is how the design is lettered: Double Star Colour Steward, in British spelling. The listing shows it exactly as printed.
Is there a white border or square around it?
The magnet is cut to the outline of the design, which is itself a white rounded square, so what you see in the photo is the shape you get.
Which size suits a crowded fridge?
The 3-inch fits between photos and takeout menus. The 4-inch is the everyday fridge-door size, and the 6-inch is large enough to read across the room.
Care
Wipe with a soft, dry or barely damp cloth. Keep it on smooth metal surfaces.
Shipping and returns
Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.