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Orion Star Target Planisphere
If you’re looking to chart your next course across the sparkling ocean ofstars, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more, this handy guide from Orion willhelp keep you tethered! With just this guide and the date, this tool willsteer you towards dozens of the night sky’s greatest hits. Plan your next tripacross the stars today, with the Orion Star Target Planisphere!
It can be easy to lose yourself in the sprawling sea of stars above, but whenyou’re looking for a more anchored experience a planisphere is an excellenttool! Requiring no batteries or internet connection, this companion is perfectfor your observing bag, ensuring you can always get your bearings.Constellations, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies visible from Northernlatitudes of 40-60° are featured, placing a catalog of 100 targets in thepalm of your hand. Using the Orion Star Target Planisphere is simple to use,making it a great for astronomers young and old!
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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!
