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PLANISPHERES & STAR ATLASES All sky watchers need a planisphere to quickly show the location of stars and constellations for any date and time. Star atlases provide much greater detail and thousands of celestial objects. The Night Sky Planisphere View Detail A popular and inexpensive 8-inch diameter, two-sided planisphere designed to depict the night sky with less distortion than regular planispheres. Available for several latitudes, and in a smaller 5-inch edition. More info Buy at Amazon 1,000+ Customer Reviews Night Sky Editions Note: Planispheres are designed for specific latitudes so be sure to select one for your latitude. Latitude 20° to 30° North Latitude 30° to 40° North Latitude 40° to 50° North Latitude 50° to 60° North Southern Hemisphere Guide to the Stars View Detail A large 16-inch diameter information-rich planisphere (plastic) for use anywhere between latitude 30° & 60° North. Also available in a Southern Hemisphere edition. More info Buy at Amazon 1,700+ Customer Reviews STAR ATLASES  More Star Atlases  • Deep Sky Atlas • interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas An outstanding new star atlas featuring 114 star charts, over 200,000 stars to mag. 9.5, and 15,000 deep-sky objects. More info Buy at Amazon 90+ Customer Reviews • 4th Edition • Observer's Sky Atlas The 500 Best Deep-Sky Objects Huge update to this popular information-rich handbook for use at the telescope. More info Buy at Amazon 25+ Customer Reviews • Moon Atlas • Duplex Moon Atlas The best lunar atlas for observing the lunar surface at the telescope. More info Buy at Amazon 10+ Customer Reviews • Best Seller • Pocket Sky Atlas The best selling star atlas featuring 80 star charts, over 30,000 stars to mag. 7.6, and 1,500 deep-sky objects. Also available in a larger "Jumbo" format. More info Buy at Shop at Sky  Compare Star Atlases  Star Maps for Beginners Orion DeepMap 600 Bright Star Atlas 2000.0 Norton's Star Atlas The Cambridge Star Atlas The Observer's Sky Atlas Pocket Sky Atlas Sky Atlas 2000.0 Deluxe Interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas Uranometria 2000.0  More New Books    The Evening Sky Map The Evening Sky Map (PDF) is a 2-page monthly guide to the night sky suitable for all sky watchers including newcomers to Astronomy. Designed to print clearly on all printers, The Evening Sky Map is ready-to-use and will help you to: Identify planets, stars and major constellations Find sparkling star clusters, wispy nebulae & distant galaxies Locate and follow bright comets across the sky Learn about the night sky and Astronomy Read some of the fantastic feedback we have received. The Evening Sky Map is FREE for personal non-commercial use. Astronomy Education and Outreach groups may freely distribute printed handouts of The Evening Sky Map subject to the Terms of Use. Click the download links below to obtain the latest issues in PDF format. The Evening Sky Map Northern Hemisphere Edition Drawn for latitude 40° North (suitable for North America, Europe, China, Japan, ...) October 2023: Northern Edition (PDF): Sky Calendar links September 2023: Northern Edition (PDF): Sky Calendar links August 2023: Northern Edition (PDF): Sky Calendar links Past issues are not available at present. The Evening Sky Map Equatorial Edition Drawn for latitude 0° (suitable for Central America, Central Africa, Indonesia, Singapore, ...) October 2023: Equatorial Edition (PDF): Sky Calendar links September 2023: Equatorial Edition (PDF): Sky Calendar links August 2023: Equatorial Edition (PDF): Sky Calendar links Past issues are not available at present. The Evening Sky Map Southern Hemisphere Edition Drawn for latitude 35° South (suitable for Australia, Southern Africa, South America, ...) October 2023: Southern Edition (PDF): Sky Calendar links September 2023: Southern Edition (PDF): Sky Calendar links August 2023: Southern Edition (PDF): Sky Calendar links Past issues are not available at present. Follow Skymaps.com on Twitter. Receive news of updated sky maps, reminders of Sky Calendar events, and other noteworthy news for sky watchers. The Evening Sky Map remains free thanks to donations and sales from Skymaps.com/store/. Please consider supporting The Evening Sky Map. Be Supportive

STARGAZING BOOKS & GEAR Not sure where to start. Here are some recommended books, binoculars and telescopes for new stargazers. • 5th Edition • BEST SELLER Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe Best first Astronomy book for newcomers. All time best seller in this category. Includes a set of updated star charts. More info Buy at Amazon 1600+ Customer Reviews (Previous Edition) • 4th Edition • The Backyard Astronomer's Guide A detailed and very well illustrated guide for beginners and more experienced amateur astronomers. Covers many topics from getting started, different types of equipment, observing, and astrophotography. More info Buy at Amazon 450+ Customer Reviews • 5th Edition • Turn Left at Orion The renowned observing guide with detailed finder charts for 100's of objects (multiple star systems, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies). More info Buy at Amazon 2,100+ Customer Reviews OUTSTANDING SMART TELESCOPE ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Imaging Telescope A revolutionary low-cost all-in-one smart telescope. Nothing further to buy -- this amazing telescope automatically finds and takes images of deep sky objects, even from light-polluted suburban skies, and displays the image on your smart device (phone or tablet). Includes a carbon fiber tripod, carry case and a solar filter. More details on the Agena website including a first impressions video. • ONLY $499 • Buy at Agena Astro ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS A good pair of binoculars are an inexpensive way to explore the wonders of the night sky. Here are two recommendations suitable for stargazing. Nikon Aculon 10x50 Binoculars A high quality binocular with BAK-4 prisms and a 5mm exit pupil making it ideal for use in urban areas and/or by "older" eyes. Avoid the 10-22x50 zoom version because the optical quality is not ideal for stargazing. Buy at Amazon 4,000+ Customer Reviews Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars (tripod adaptor optional) The Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 binoculars are a good, higher-power choice for the urban skywatcher. At 15x magnification these will require a steady hand or a tripod to stabilize the view. Buy at Amazon 7,600+ Customer Reviews

Save on National Geographic Reference Maps at Amazon.com Printed on premium quality paper stock, rolled, and packaged in a clear, hard plastic tube

The Heavens Click to View Detailed Image Star charts and constellations for both Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Chart shows 2,844 stars, nebulae and star clusters visible to the unaided eye. Size: 23" x 30" Buy at Amazon Read Customer Reviews

The Earth's Moon Click to View Detailed Image Detailed map of both sides of the Moon showing hundreds of lunar features and the lunar mission landing spots. Includes graphics and descriptions of the Moon's phases, and much, much more. 28" x 42" Buy at Amazon Read Customer Reviews

The Milky Way Click to View Detailed Image Computer-generated image of the Milky Way showing positions of 100's of thousands of stars & nebulae. Shows Earth's location and includes photos, descriptions and other features. 24" x 36" Buy at Amazon Read Customer Reviews

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