Orion Star Target Planisphere - English
Orion Star Target Planisphere
If you're looking to chart your next course across the sparkling ocean of stars, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more, this handy guide from Orion will help keep you tethered! With just this guide and the date, this tool will steer you towards dozens of the night sky's greatest hits. Plan your next trip across the stars today, with the Orion Star Target Planisphere!
It can be easy to lose yourself in the sprawling sea of stars above, but when you're looking for a more anchored experience a planisphere is an excellent tool! Requiring no batteries or internet connection, this companion is perfect for your observing bag, ensuring you can always get your bearings. Constellations, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies visible from Northern latitudes of 40-60° are featured, placing a catalog of 100 targets in the palm of your hand. Using the Orion Star Target Planisphere is simple to use, making it a great for astronomers young and old!
Simple Operation
Using the Orion Star Target
Planisphere is easy! Start by rotating the disc to match the current time
with the current date, setting the time one hour early if Daylight Savings
is currently in effect. Hold the Orion Star Target Planisphere up, and
orient the planisphere so that the printed cardinal direction that matches
your current direction is facing down; for example if
you're facing North, rotate the entire planisphere (without changing your
time/date setting) so that the N is facing the ground. You're now set to
start exploring some of the night skies highlights! To keep your eyes dark
adapted while using the planisphere, consider using a dim red light source
such as the
Orion RedBeam Mini LED Flashlight
or
Apertura Ember Astronomer Headlamp!