Quick answer
Choose Bicycle Stargazer 201 if you love the Crab Nebula's scarlet and magenta hues with silver foil, or go with Bicycle Stargazer 202 if a Black Hole's destructive depths and orange foil speak to your cosmic style.
Design Differences That Matter
The main difference between these two decks is the card back imagery. Bicycle Stargazer 201 features a Hubble Telescope photo of the Crab Nebula from 2002, while Bicycle Stargazer 202 shows the destructive depths of a Black Hole captured in 2022. Both use high quality standard index paper for a perfect feel in every game.
The foil inlay on the tuck case also differs: 201 uses silver foil, 202 uses orange foil. This affects the unboxing experience and shelf appeal. Neither deck is better for gameplay, so your choice comes down to which cosmic scene you prefer.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Card back imagery: 201: Crab Nebula (scarlet/magenta) vs 202: Black Hole (dark/destructive). Choose based on which space scene you find more captivating.
- Foil color on tuck case: 201 uses silver foil; 202 uses orange foil. This affects the visual pop of the box but not the cards themselves.
- Photography year: 201 uses a 2002 Hubble image; 202 uses a 2022 Hubble image. Both are authentic NASA/Hubble captures, so quality is equal.
Product facts
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Bicycle Stargazer 201 Playing Cards: Card backs feature the Crab Nebula photographed by the Hubble Telescope on September 19, 2002, with scarlet and magenta colors. The vivid nebula imagery creates a striking, colorful deck that stands out during play.
Bicycle Stargazer 201 Playing Cards
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Bicycle Stargazer 202: Card backs show a Black Hole photographed by the Hubble Telescope on April 13, 2022, with an orange-foil inlayed tuck. The darker, more mysterious Black Hole design appeals to players who prefer a moodier cosmic aesthetic.
Bicycle Stargazer 202
Which deck fits you?
Best for
- Fans of colorful, bright space imagery who want a vibrant deck
- Players who prefer a classic silver foil box that matches many table setups
Not for
- Those who want a darker, more mysterious cosmic theme
- Collectors seeking the most recent Hubble space photography
