Chandler Large Planisphere

The most popular versions of The Night Sky™ planisphere are the large and small plastic charts. These versions are made in the USA using durable plastic facing for the front and back and are secured with no-corrosion brass rivets. These planispheres are built to last; you will probably go through several telescope upgrades in your lifetime but will never need to upgrade your planisphere.

How it Works:

The Night Sky Planisphere is made up of 2 sections -- an inner rotating dial (white) marked with the days and months of the year, and a fixed outer section (blue) marked with the hours of the day.
The dial contains a sky map printed with dark stars on a light background for easy nighttime readability. To use the planisphere simply turn the dial to match the date with the time you are looking at the night sky. The planisphere will then show the stars, constellations, and prominent deep-sky objects that are currently above the horizon as well as the location of the Milky Way. It works for any hour, of any day, of any year!

The Chandler Large Planisphere is unique because it uses a two-sided projection to reduce sky distortion -- conventional planispheres severely distort the sky near the southern horizon.

The Chandler Large Planisphere is made from a plastic laminate so it won't get damp and wrinkly when used outside in the night air.

• Unlike coffee-table planispheres, The Chandler Larger Planisphere is printed with dark stars on a light background, for easy nighttime readability.
• The constellations are drawn simply, emphasizing the brighter stars which makes them easy to recognize and locate with the naked eye or entry level equipment.
• Coordinate grid lines are shown without being intrusive. Coordinates are shown because they can be useful for cross referencing with star atlases.
• A selection of deep sky objects for binocular viewing is included. It is important to point out to beginners that the best first telescope is a pair of binoculars. You may already have what it takes to start observing tonight!

Suitable for use in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina & Chile.

The launch of the “Astronomy” annual by Quasar Publishing has become one of the favourite events on the Australian astronomy calendar - and this is the last one!

Astronomy 2025 is the definitive book for amateur astronomers in Australia. Quasar Publishing has been producing these annual publications for 35 years.

These yearbooks are written by Australian Astronomers for Australian Astronomers.

The Astronomy 2025 yearbook has been designed for anyone who looks at the night sky whether you are using just your eyes, a pair of binoculars, or a telescope. The book has something for everyone from the basic novice up to the advanced amateur astronomer. This includes those with a casual interest who might just want to know, “what is that bright star next to the Moon?”

While there’s a swag of powerful apps available for your phone or tablet, none of have the same handy combination of info that’s in Astronomy 2024.

This Astronomy 2025 and a good planisphere are powerful tools for those first learning their way around the sky.

Every person worldwide from about the age of 2 years old up can point to the moon. Using this criterion the book can show you how to find the planets and many other bright objects in the night sky. The first section explains how to use the book followed by monthly sections that show the highlights for each month of the year starting with November and December of the previous year. A simple set of star charts in the middle uses seasons so that it is easy to follow. A very basic map of the moon shows most major features and highlights the Apollo landing sites. A guided tour from day 3 through to day 17 following the terminator is a great way to learn about the wonders seen on the lunar surface.

The second half of the book covers in great detail, the solar system data such as Sunrise and Sunset, Moonrise, and Moon set for each capital city in Australia. Solar and Lunar Eclipses are covered in great detail. Each of the Planets has a section with details of the best months to view it, its satellite details, and more. Comets, Asteroids visible for the coming year, and the dates to see the best Meteor showers. Basically, it is an astronomy library all in one book.

Double-sided Planisphere for the Southern Hemisphere. Now comes in clear PVC plastic printed in black.

Have you ever wanted to explore Mars, the planet next door to our own? With this detailed Map, you finally can- as complete as it can be with our current knowledge of the Martian terrain, the Orion Mars Map and Observing guide will be of great aid in locating and identifying the many intriguing martian features there are to find on this planet. This useful tool is ideal for any amateur astronomer looking to get more out of their telescopic observations of Mars- the map not only identifies the classical albedo features observable through a telescope, it also identifies over 150 Martian Features using modern nomenclature. Throughout the tri-fold of the map and observation guide, you can find heaps of information on the dust clouds and storms, polar ice caps, and seasons of Mars. The guide also includes information on optimal filters recommended to help enhance visual views and photos of mars- and to top it all of, it contains a detailed list of all upcoming conjunction and opposition events

The Chandler Small Planisphere is made up of 2 sections -- an inner rotating dial (white) marked with the days and months of the year, and a fixed outer section (blue) marked with the hours of the day.
The dial contains a sky map printed with dark stars on a light background for easy nighttime readability. To use the planisphere simply turn the dial to match the date with the time you are looking at the night sky. The planisphere will then show the stars, constellations, and prominent deep-sky objects that are currently above the horizon as well as the location of the Milky Way. It works for any hour, of any day, of any year!

• Unlike coffee-table planispheres, The Night Sky is printed with dark stars on a light background, for easy nighttime readability.
• The constellations are drawn simply, emphasizing the brighter stars which makes them easy to recognize and locate with the naked eye or entry level equipment.
• Coordinate grid lines are shown without being intrusive. Coordinates are shown because they can be useful for cross referencing with star atlases.
• A selection of deep sky objects for binocular viewing is included. It is important to point out to beginners that the best first telescope is a pair of binoculars. You may already have what it takes to start observing tonight!

The Chandler Small Planisphere is unique because it uses a two-sided projection to reduce sky distortion -- conventional planispheres severely distort the sky near the southern horizon.

The Chandler Small Planisphere is made from a plastic laminate so it won't get damp and wrinkly when used outside in the night air.

Suitable for use in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Chile and smaller Pacific Islands.

The largest planet in our solar system is a joy to explore with a telescope, and the Orion Jupiter Map & Observing Guide is loaded with educational information and tips to help you get the most out of each and every view of Jupiter. With its bold equatorial cloud belts and swirling storms including the famous Great Red Spot, the planet Jupiter is an ideal telescopic target for beginners and experienced stargazers alike. The Orion Jupiter Map & Observing Guide is packed with observing tips, filter recommendations for viewing and imaging Jupiter, and features beautifully detailed images of the gas giant planet. Use it along with your telescope to identify Jovian atmospheric features including belts, zones, regions, and bright and dark features using official nomenclature.

This 10 map atlas of the night sky is drawn by Wil Tirion and is based upon the Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogs with a stellar limiting magnitude of 6.5.

Opposite each full page map Brian Skiff of the Lowell Observatory has prepared a tabular listing of interesting objects visible in binoculars or small telescopes. These include galaxies, open clusters, diffuse nebulae, bright nebulae, planetary nebulae, double stars, and variable stars.

Atlas includes a set of seasonal star maps to help orient the user to the night sky throughout practically the entire populated world. Objects in Skiff's catalog are also listed in cross referenced tables. Ideal companion atlas to the larger Sky Atlas 2000.0 or Uranometria 2000.0.

The Backyard Astronomers Guide 4^th Edition

The Backyard Astronomers Guide is a radical update to the most user-friendly astronomy book ever published, the 4^th edition of Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer’s groundbreaking astronomy reference thoroughly revises this much-loved classic for the next generation of stargazers.

Featuring an inviting, dynamic redesign, the latest edition of The Backyard Astronomers Guide is illustrated throughout with all new photographs and star charts. Expanded by an impressive 48 pages, it offers 5 brand new chapters. Including three with binoculars, a telescope and Moon by veteran astronomy writer Ken Hewitt-White. Fresh content ion naked eye sights, coming celestial events for the 2020’s, WiFi-enabled telescope, and advances in binoculars, telescopes, and other astronomical gear ensures that The Backyard Astronomers Guide will continue to be an invaluable tool for all levels of stargazers for years to come.

A must-have guide for enthusiasts looking to improve their astronomical viewing experiences, this edition;

• Sets the standard for accessible and reliable information on amateur astronomy
• Answers hundreds of questions that newcomers and experienced stargazers ask about equipment and techniques
• Contains all new sections on the Milky Way, Aurorae, Go to telescopes, and astrophotography, with new image-processing tutorials
• Updates all equipment and software recommendations
• Includes test reports on dozens of binoculars and telescopes
• Features a Foreward by astrophysicist Dr. Sara Seager, MIT professor and a pioneer in the study of exoplanets

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