Jack Horkheimer, TV's "Star Hustler" and Planetarium Director, Miami Museum of Science, calls the Night Sky Planisphere ?the finest and easiest to use star finding aid in existence?. By turning the planisphere's wheel to the current date and time, the overhead night sky is accurately portrayed on the face of the wheel. Major constellations, star light magnitudes, nebula, star cluster and the Milky Way are all depicted. This planisphere is double sided which is really a nice feature and has been designed for low distortion. Computer plotted for accuracy and is printed on a light background for easy night viewing. The planisphere itself is about 8.5 inches across and is plastic coated for maximum durability. Comes in it's own vinyl carrying case. The stars are out ever night just waiting to be discovered - by you! We stock 2 different versions for the US: either northern or southern. 40 degree latitude is where the split occurs (this line runs through Denver, CO). We will send you the proper one for your SHIPPING address unless you would rather have the other one (as for a gift or for vacation, for example). If that's the case, just indicate your preference in the gift card or comment section of the order form and we will send you the one you specify. |