Astro Pack
Save $5 now! This handy pack is a great tool for the beginning astronomy hobbyist. It includes a planisphere that shows the positions of the stars and constellations for any hour in the year; a book on how to choose, set up, and use a telescope; a month-by-month guide to the night sky; and a star chart that contains detailed comprehensive maps of the heavens. Ages 13 & up.
Planisphere – Track the constellations hour-by-hour with this handy guide. It gives a model view of the night skies based on the month, day, and hour you are observing them. The planisphere is for use at Latitude 42° North.
The Night Sky Through Your Telescope– This is the perfect guide for the beginning telescope user. It includes information on how to choose, set up, and use a telescope. Examples of objects to observe from both the northern and southern hemispheres are included, as well as useful advice as to which accessories will meet your star-viewing needs. 160 pp.
Star Finder Guide – This month-by-month guide is great for planning observations throughout the year. Almost everything you need to find your way across the sky is in this book, including maps for the main constellations of each month, information on star magnitude, coordinates of the stars, location tables for the four planets bright enough to be seen with the naked eye, and more! This guide is for use in the northern hemisphere. 64 pp.
Star Chart – Three comprehensive maps of the sky are included in this fold-out poster: the northern and southern hemispheres, and the equatorial region. Every star visible with the naked eye is displayed, and the brightest stars are shown in their true colors. Fainter stars are marked for observers using binoculars or telescopes. This chart can be used at any time of the year at any latitude.
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