Orion Stargazer's Starter Kit
The Orion Stargazer's Starter Kit
Expand your horizons with the Orion Stargazer's Starter Kit. This bundle includes a battery powered red LED flashlight, a durable folding star chart with a catalogue of 600 celestial objects, a seasonal star target planisphere, and a copy of Exploring the Cosmos: An Illustrated Introduction to the Night Sky. With this cosmic collection you'll be able to locate and learn about the many awesome celestial sights that make up our night sky!
Grow Your Understanding of the Universe!
The Stargazer's Starter Kit has the tools you need to explore the night sky and learn about the many amazing objects you find. Check out the features below to discover how this bundle will bring you closer to the cosmos than ever before!
Orion Exploring the Cosmos
Packed with amazing facts, gorgeous illustrations and fun activities, the Exploring the Cosmos book is a great introduction to the night sky. Author Richard J. Bartlett helps bring the stars to your backyard as he leads us on a journey through space one page at a time. The universe comes alive thanks to beautifully detailed and vibrant illustrations by talented artist Josh Lewis. Fun telescope tips throughout the book and accurate star charts for all four seasons will help you prepare for your own stargazing adventures. A useful glossary helps explain astronomical terms for beginners. The 48-page book measures 10.5" x 8.5" for easy reading.
Orion Star Target Planisphere
The Orion Star Target planisphere features a detailed star map drafted by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion. It shows all constellations visible from mid-northern latitudes ranging from 40-60° North, as well as the locations of 100 showpiece star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies for viewing with binoculars or a telescope. The Star Target's map works year-round and year after year. On the back of the planisphere are simple instructions plus helpful viewing tips and a calendar of annual meteor showers.The Star Target is a must for any stargazer, regardless of skill-level, but it is especially useful for beginners. The planisphere is made of coated, dew-resistant cardboard, and its small enough to easily tag along on all your astro adventures!
Orion DeepMap 600 Folding Star Chart
The Orion DeepMap 600 star map is designed for easy location of hundreds of deep-sky objects with telescopes and binoculars. It's a great guide to the night sky for beginners and advanced amateur astronomers too. Color-coded symbols identify more than 500 galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters - including all 109 Messier objects - as well as some 100 of the most interesting double and variable stars. No other single star chart includes so many objects!
Orion RedBeam Mini LED Flashlight
You don't need a big flashlight to read star maps or see inside your accessory case at night. The Orion RedBeam Mini Flashlight does the job perfectly, emitting night-vision optimized red LED light. It has an aluminum housing and a rubber ON/OFF switch. Press once for ON, press again for OFF. Includes batteries and key ring.