The Night Sky is a rotating star finder (planisphere) that allows the user to recognize the constellations for any time of night, any day of the year. The sky appears to rotate (due to the rotation and orbital motion of the earth), so to be successful recognizing the constellations a beginner needs to know which stars are above the horizon at any time.
This is the full-sized version of The Night Sky suitable for the 30°-40° latitude zone (southern half of the US, North Africa, Middle East, etc.). Stargazers in the northern US and Europe can check out the 40 - 50 degree latitude star wheel. Other versions are available for other latitudes.
Recommended Age | 8 and up |
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Manufacturer | David Chandler Co. |
Dimensions | 0.13 L x 7.52 W x 8.27 H inches |