Early Access
creates the future
Update: We’re close to our goal with 54 out of 60 Early Access backers.
Analog Sky (a nano-scale enterprise) needs to know how many serious customers we’ve already pulled into Bloom’s orbit. Do we need to spend a bunch of time and effort on a Kickstarter campaign, or are there already enough people waiting for that first batch of the world’s most incredible stargazing binoculars?
We need to reach 60 Early Access customers in order to move straight to finishing the prototyping phase and launch preorders October 3.
We are currently at 54/60!
If we fall short of that goal, we’ll launch a Kickstarter to bring in more interest. This is expected to delay production and delivery by 2-3 months. Either way, early access customers receive the same benefits.
Bloom Early Access starts Monday, August 25 and goes until September 14. It’s $249. Keep reading for details and preorder pricing.
August 25 - September 7
Early Access (EA)
Register your intent to preorder
Get EA benefits
October 1 - October 17
Preorder
Preorder your kit
EA is first in line
January 31, 2026
Bloom Begins Shipping
Shipped in order of preorders
What are the benefits of Early Access?
Bloom Build Course Access
Get access to the build course as it’s filmed and uploaded. The course alone will retail for $249.
Assets: Files and diagram
Get immediate access to the prototype file archive of both 3d printed and metal/CNC parts, plus early component list
48-hour head start on Bloom pre-orders
Get in your preorder for the first Bloom batch before the general public has a chance. Preorders will be fulfilled in the order received. Bloom will have serial numbers on the metal frame.
Daily prototyping update
Blog with daily updates on prototyping progress, with photos, screenshots, and some video. See a prototype go from great to greatest.
Weekly update livestream
30-60 minute weekly update livestream where you can ask questions/make suggestions and get answers in realtime.
Analog Sky Sunny/Ember course access
Access to the Analog Sky Sunny/Ember 50mm binocular build course is included with your Bloom Early Access. For those who haven’t built an Analog Sky binocular yet, you can preview how Analog Sky’s build courses work!
Exclusive T-shirt
This t-shirt design is limited edition for early access customers only
Help Expedite R&D
Early Access funds will help with final prototyping costs and optics sourcing and testing, including optional upgraded primary mirrors.
International Customer Collaboration
Plan for the best way to get Bloom delivered to your location.
Exclusive screenprinted t-shirt
What is the timeline?
2025
8/25-9/7 Early Access Window
9/1-9/30 Complete prototyping phase on major components. Test airplane travel mode. Photograph/video release candidate. Prepare preorder campaign.
10/1 Launch preorder campaign for Early Access.
10/3 Launch preorder campaign for public.
10/17 Finish preorder campaign. Order optics.
10/17-11/14 Complete metal design, packaging design.
11/17 Order metal/packaging.
12/1 Begin packaging metal components. Begin 3D printing components. Begin filming course
2026
1/1-1/31 Editing course, posting videos
1/31 Shipping begins
What will Bloom Include?
Complete Bloom Kit includes everything you need to build Bloom and get started using it:
All optics (unless you choose to source your own primary mirrors)
All metal frame parts and hardware
All printed parts (unless you choose to print your own)
Full Shroud
35mm eyepiece kit (two eyepieces)
Custom PiFinder kit
Hardware travel case
Green Laser Module
What will Bloom Preorder Cost?
Complete Kit: All Optics and 3D Printed parts
$4250 USD for early access
US Domestic Shipping Included, international shipping TBD by country
Options
Self-Print Kit: All Optics, print your own parts
$3950 for early access
BYO Primaries Kit: No primary mirrors
$3350 for early access
BYO Primaries Self-Print Kit: No primary mirrors, print your own parts
$2950 for early access
(All prices will be +$249 USD without early access)