# Expensive Yard-Art For Stargazing Porter Garden Telescope By Alex Covert | Published 2007-11-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expensive-yard-art-stargazing-porter-garden-telescope References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/porter-garden-telescope-for-your-outdoor-decor/) You're wealthy. You like to look at neighboring galaxies. You could build one of those unsightly dome-shaped observatories, or you could buy one of these. The Porter Garden Telescope from Telescopes of Vermont is a model developed by astronomer, Russell W. Porte. The contraption is a working, [bronze sundial and telescope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacob-co-and-costa-design). $59,000 USD **Implications** - Human beings have had a fascination with [outer space and general astronomy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-tw2) for centuries. It seems that this fascination persists, calling consumers to [look to the stars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-view-tent) in new and innovative ways. Though pieces created for this purpose do serve a niche demographic, there is opportunity to build a very loyal consumer base in a market that has few competitors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Stargazing Equipment:** With a growing number of wealthy individuals willing to pay top-dollar for extravagant stargazing equipment, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to provide unique luxury products that enhance the stargazing experience. - **Artistic Astronomy Displays:** As consumers look for new and innovative ways to express their love for astronomy, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to provide artistic displays that merge astronomy and design. - **Connected Stargazing Communities:** With a growing interest in astronomy and stargazing, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create online communities that are centered around stargazing and provide a platform for enthusiasts to connect. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry has the opportunity to integrate stargazing equipment into their product offerings and cater to the growing number of wealthy individuals that have a passion for astronomy. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry has the opportunity to create unique pieces that are inspired by astronomy or merge the two fields to serve the growing demand for artistic displays. - **Social Media and Online Communities:** The social media and online communities industry has the opportunity to create social networks that are centered around stargazing, connecting enthusiasts and facilitating the exchange of information. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [4K Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-smart-telescopes.md) - [Rooftop-Mounted Space Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestron-origin.md) - [Star-Finding Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellarscope-1.md) - [Intelligent Connected Telescope Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decouvir-telescope.md) - [Consumer-Grade Connective Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-2.md) - [Smartphone-Powered Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaonis-hestia.md) - [App-Controlled Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evscope-equinox-2.md) - [Portable AI Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizta-smart-and-portable-telescope.md) - [High-Power Palm-Sized Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konsivy-pro.md)