Celestron Sky Maps and Planisphere
Celestron Sky Maps: Learn the night skies of the Northern Hemisphere
Before you set off on your star-chasing expedition, don’t forget your map! The Celestron Sky Maps are the ideal teaching guide for learning the night sky. Even if you already know your way around major constellations, these maps can help you locate all kinds of fascinating objects. They are extremely easy and convenient to use. This classic collection of seasonal star charts, topped off by a glow-in-the-dark luminous star finder, or planisphere, has been a staple for years! This product cannot be used in the Southern Hemisphere
The Sky Maps continue to be popular amongst beginner and seasoned astronomers, finding that this book provides most everything they need to find constellations quickly; delving into seasonal night sky treasures with ease. Inside you will find a collection of more detailed star charts for each of the four seasons. The front cover of this publication will be used well and often, as It is a planisphere! More than a thousand stars and deep-sky objects are listed and charted. The illustrated reference section provides basic information on various types of cosmic objects! We recommend checking out our Astronomy Hub article “How to Read a Star Chart” if you are new to navigating the night sky!
Classic Collection!
You wouldn’t start a road trip without a map, so don’t try to explore the night sky without one either. The Celestron Sky Maps are not only brimming with information, but thoughtfully designed to be utilized at night, and stand up to various outdoor conditions. Read more below!
For Any Season!
Inside you will find a collection of more detailed star charts displaying
the locations of the best deep-sky objects visible in all four seasons. The
charts are easy to understand, allowing you to find objects in the sky with
your binoculars or telescope by “star-hopping.” An illustrated reference
section provides information and visual characteristics of various types of
stars, nebulae and galaxies! The planisphere is a rotatable star wheel that
can be aligned with any date and time (past, present & future), resulting in
a display of the night sky for that period of time. This Sky Maps book gives
you a guide to the most highly sought-after objects in our night sky.
Built to Withstand!
Celestron Sky Maps are made from 13-1/4” x 11-1/4” water-resistant,
heavy-duty card stock for years of enjoyment. A plastic spiral comb holds
the pages together securely, but allows them to lay completely flat for use
in the field! The rotatable planisphere located on the front cover is glow
in the dark for added convenience when out under the dazzling dark skies.
When the star finder is pre-exposed to light, all of the major stars will
glow in the dark, mimicking the way they actually look in the night sky!
