Description
This planisphere features German text.Whether you're skywatching with just your eyes, with binoculars, or with a telescope, a planisphere star chart like the Star Target is an essential tool you'll use time and time again. It's aninvaluable reference tool for learning the constellations, identifying stars, and locating popular bright celestial objects such as galaxies, open and globular star clusters, and nebulas.The easy to use Orion Star Target Planisphere is a rounded starchart map which you rotate in its housing to dial in the date and time. Once the preferred date and time is dialed in, the Star Target displays a nicely detailed map of the current night sky. You can then rotate the Star Target to get a sneak peek ofwhat objects will become visible as the night goes on, or to see when objects will be ideally positioned in the sky for observation through a telescope or pair of binoculars. It's easy to plan an entire night of stargazing fun in advance with the handyOrion Star Target, since it can tell you when and where your favorite objects and constellations will be visible. The affordable Orion Star Target Planisphere features a detailed star map drafted by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion. It showsall constellations visible from mid-northern latitudes ranging from 40-deg North to 60-deg 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 worksyear-round and year after year.The Star Target is a must-have for any stargazer, regardless of skill-level, but it is especially useful for beginners. The planisphere is made of coated, dew-resistant cardboard, and measures 8-3/8" in diameter, so it'seasy to stow just about anywhere.
