Quick answer
If you prefer a scarlet-and-magenta Crab Nebula design with silver foil, choose the Bicycle Stargazer 201. If you want a darker Black Hole motif with orange foil, go with the Bicycle Stargazer 202. Both decks offer the same high-quality Bicycle feel and constellation court cards.
What makes these decks different?
Both Bicycle Stargazer 201 and 202 share the same premium Bicycle quality, standard index, and constellation-inspired court cards. The real differences are in the back design and foil color, each sourced from real Hubble Telescope imagery. The 201 deck features the Crab Nebula (photographed September 19, 2002) in scarlet and magenta tones with a silver-foil tuck. The 202 deck shows a Black Hole (photographed April 13, 2022) with an orange-foil tuck. Your choice comes down to which cosmic scene and foil accent appeals to you more.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Choose Bicycle Stargazer 201 if…: You love the Crab Nebula's scarlet and magenta colors, prefer silver foil accents, and want a brighter, more vibrant deck back.
- Choose Bicycle Stargazer 202 if…: You're drawn to the Black Hole's darker, more dramatic imagery, prefer orange foil, and enjoy a more mysterious cosmic theme.
- Both decks share…: Standard index, constellation-inspired court cards, Hubble Telescope photography, and the same high-quality Bicycle feel. Neither is a limited edition, so you can collect both. If you can't decide, consider getting both to rotate between the two cosmic looks.
Product facts
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Bicycle Stargazer 201 Playing Cards: Card backs feature Hubble Telescope photography of the Crab Nebula from September 19, 2002, in scarlet and magenta. The vivid reds and pinks make the deck stand out in gameplay or display, and the silver-foil tuck adds a reflective, premium feel.
Bicycle Stargazer 201 Playing Cards
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Bicycle Stargazer 202: Card backs show Hubble Telescope imagery of a Black Hole from April 13, 2022, with an orange-foil inlayed tuck. The darker, more mysterious Black Hole design appeals to fans of space themes, and the orange foil provides a warm contrast against the black background.
Bicycle Stargazer 202
Which deck fits you?
Best for
- Collectors who want a vibrant, red-toned space deck with silver foil
- Players who prefer a brighter, more recognizable nebula image
Not for
- Those who prefer a darker, black-hole-themed design with orange foil (choose 202 instead)
