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Orion Star Target Planisphere
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Orion
EAN: 0410000061602
Feature(s): Detailed star map showing all constellations visible from mid-northern latitudesDial in date and time to display a current map of the night skyShows locations of 100 star clusters, nebulas and galaxies for viewing with binoculars or telescopePrinted on dew-resistant coated cardboard. Disk diameter is 8-3/8"Designed for use within 30-deg North and 50-deg North latitudes regardless of calendar year
Label: ORION
List Price: $10.95
Manufacturer: ORION
MPN: 04110
Product Group: Photography
Publisher: ORION
Studio: ORION
UPC: 410000061602
Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
For finding your way around the starry sky, there's no better tool than a star wheel, or "planisphere." Whether you're skywatching with just your eyes, with binoculars, or with a telescope, it's essential for learning constellations, identifying bright stars, and planning observing sessions. Our Star Target features a detailed star map drafted by celestial cartographer Wil Tirion. It shows all constellations visible from mid-northern latitudes (30-deg to 50-deg) and the locations of 100 showpiece star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies for viewing with binoculars or a telescope. You just dial in the date and time, and -- voila! -- Star Target displays a current map of the night sky. On the back are simple instructions plus viewing tips and a calendar of annual meteor showers. A must for any stargazer, especially beginners. Made of coated, dew-resistant cardboard. Disk diameter, 8-3/8".
Customer Reviews Average rating - 5.0
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-02-15
Content: If you live between 30 and 50 deg latitude (basically all of US, except for the lower tips of Texas/Florida), this is an accurate star map that also includes deep space objects (other galaxies, etc.), pseudo-constellations ("the winter hexagon"), navigation aids (big dipper --> polaris, e.g.), the ecliptic, and of course milky way. Dates of meteor showers are also listed on the back. Very useful.
Summary: best 11 dollars I ever spent
Rating - 5 Date: 2007-09-30
Content: item is good as it is describe, but the way the company produced it made the product confusing because you have to hold it upside down
Summary: Good
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