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Guide to the Stars Map – February 15, 2019

by Ken Graun (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,885 ratings
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The 5th edition (published 2013) of the 16-inch diameter plastic Guide to the Stars chart is an instrument to help you identify the constellations. You simply dial-in your observing time and date to find the set of constellations visible in your sky (this is accomplished by turning the clear top piece). Although this chart is designed for beginners, seasoned amateur astronomers will find it useful, too.

This chart can be used anywhere in the world between latitudes 30 and 60 degrees North, which includes the US and Canada, England, Europe, Northern China and Japan.

The 16-inch diameter is large and easy to read, ideal for families, teachers and seniors! The 5th edition has been improved by indicating more binocular objects and providing more pertinent information on the back, all without increasing clutter or decreasing the text size.

The front chart indicates 70 Constellations, the Names of 55 Stars, the Milky Way Band, the Ecliptic (which is the path of the Sun, Moon and Planets), 54 favorite Double Stars, the Summer Triangle, Winter/Summer Tours and 56 Galaxies, Star Clusters and Nebulae that can be observed with binoculars or a small telescope. Additionally, favorite star patterns are noted, like the Great Square of Pegasus, the Circlet of Pisces, the Northern Cross of Cygnus and others.

On the back side, there are useful tables and other astronomical information, including: Mythology, Yearly Meteor Showers, Moon map, Phases of the Moon, Facts about the Planets, A Short history of Astronomy, the 10 Brightest Stars, Information about the Binocular & Telescope Objects (those on the chart), Why Stars Twinkle, additional instructions for using the chart and more.

PLANET NOTE. Most star charts, like this one, do not indicate, on the chart, the position of the Planets or Moon because these objects move through the constellations of the zodiac, along a path in the sky called the Ecliptic (indicated on the chart). Website support is provided to help identify the planets that are visible in the sky.

This chart is also available in a smaller 11-inch diameter (ISBN 1928771-033). And, there is a low-cost kid's version printed in color on sturdy card-like paper (ISBN 1928771-22X), as well as the Equatorial Guide to the Stars for use in and around the equator (ISBN 1928771-777). Finally, there is the Celestial Atlas Menor, 128 pages chock-full of star charts and tables (ISBN 978-1928771883).

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    1928771017
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''. . . friendly style invites beginning stargazers to relax, follow the chart's easy to use instructions and slowly begin the fascinating task of finding the constellations. . .'' --Arizona Daily Sun, September 14, 2000

''A jumbo star wheel. The largest commercial planisphere we've seen in recent years. . . skywatchers will find useful information on the Moon, planets, meteor showers and selected deep-sky objects.'' --Sky & Telescope, November 2000

''Add stars, constellations, and sprinkle on lots of fun astronomical facts for beginners and you have the main ingredients for a 16-inch planisphere...'' --Astronomy magazine, November 2000

About the Author

Ken Graun is author of six star charts and the popular astronomy books, What's Out Tonight?, Touring the Universe and The Next Step: Finding and Viewing Messier's Objects. His children's books include Our Earth and the Solar System, Our Constellations and their Stars and Our Galaxy and the Universe.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ken Press; 5th Edition (February 15, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Map ‏ : ‎ 3 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1928771017
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1928771012
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.13 x 16 x 16 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,885 ratings

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David H. Levy

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David H. Levy is one of the most successful comet discoverers in history. He has discovered 23 comets, eight of them using his own backyard telescopes. With Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California he discovered Shoemaker-Levy 9, the comet that collided with Jupiter in 1994. That episode produced the most spectacular explosions ever witnessed in the solar system. Levy is currently involved with the Jarnac Comet Survey, which is based at the Jarnac Observatory in Vail, Arizona but which has telescopes planned for locations around the world. His most recent discovery, Comet Jarnac (P/2010 E2) was part of this survey.

Levy is the author or editor of about 36 books and other products. He won an Emmy in 1998 as part of the writing team for the Discovery Channel documentary, “Three Minutes to Impact.” As the Science Editor for Parade Magazine, he is able to reach more than 78 million readers, almost a quarter of the population of the United States. A contributing editor for Sky and Telescope Magazine, he writes its monthly “Star Trails” column, and his “Nightfall” feature appears in each issue of the Canadian Magazine Skynews. David Levy has given over a thousand lectures and major interviews, and has appeared on many television programs, such as the Today show (4 times), Good Morning America (twice), the National Geographic special “Asteroids: Deadly Impact”, and ABC's World News Tonight, where he and the Shoemakers were named Persons of the Week for July 22, 1994. Also, Levy has done nationally broadcast testimonials for PBS (1995-present), and for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon (1998-1999). He and his wife Wendee host a weekly radio show available worldwide at www.letstalkstars.com. In 2004 he was the Senator John Rhodes Chair in Public Policy and American Institutions at Arizona State University. He has been awarded four honorary doctorates, and asteroid 3673 (Levy) was named in his honor. On June 6, 2010 he completed his formal education and was awarded a Ph.D. Degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Levy resides in Vail, Arizona, with his wife, Wendee.

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You know, I have Telescopius, Skye Eye Pro and other apps, but Guide to the stars allows you use of your cell phone and still have an accurate guide to the night skies by month, day and time. The directions are easy to understand and will allow you to learn the night sky. I personally recommend having a knowledgeable fried who speed the process along. It is quite large though, some might say a bit unwieldy, but a great tool nonetheless for the beginner, or even a bit more advanced, astronomy buff. Highly recommend this product.
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Shannon Pray
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome for newbie star gazers
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
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Picked this up at the recommendation of a friend so we could pick out some stars and constellations in the dark sky. It’s easy to use and pretty cool. More in depth than a basic chart. Very cool.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Guide to the stars there...
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
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You know, I have Telescopius, Skye Eye Pro and other apps, but Guide to the stars allows you use of your cell phone and still have an accurate guide to the night skies by month, day and time. The directions are easy to understand and will allow you to learn the night sky. I personally recommend having a knowledgeable fried who speed the process along. It is quite large though, some might say a bit unwieldy, but a great tool nonetheless for the beginner, or even a bit more advanced, astronomy buff. Highly recommend this product.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Guide to the stars there...
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
You know, I have Telescopius, Skye Eye Pro and other apps, but Guide to the stars allows you use of your cell phone and still have an accurate guide to the night skies by month, day and time. The directions are easy to understand and will allow you to learn the night sky. I personally recommend having a knowledgeable fried who speed the process along. It is quite large though, some might say a bit unwieldy, but a great tool nonetheless for the beginner, or even a bit more advanced, astronomy buff. Highly recommend this product.
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Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars Very simple to operate
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Very simple to use
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Richard Knopf
4.0 out of 5 stars Huge and useful!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
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This thing is bigger than I expected! It is a little hard to transport and store. I ended up adding a couple of Velcro strips to the back to attach to my refrigerator door when I'm not stargazing. The large size and print makes it VERY helpful for actual stargazing. I need reading glasses for 8.5x11 SkyMaps.com printouts but can read this chart without glasses, and I use both. I highly recommend this product if you don't mind the bulk.
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Gary
5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Expected
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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It is a very handy star chart, and it's good all year. Also, the astronomy information on the reverse side is an added bonus. Personally, I like the large size because it makes it easier to read and creates the space for all of the bonus info.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Where Am i @? I'm in TRANSITION from SELFISH to HELPISH!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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Just trying to catch up to My Rennaissance to the 4rth, R4, MIND!!!
BLAME it on Chief Sabatis & Wynona, the ALPHA-INDIGINOUS SPIRITS of The PONDICHERRY NATION; formally known as The State Of Maine. History is LOST IN TIME!!! We are just CARETAKERS of THIS PLACE!!! 10,000 Year Old Civilizations are just the New Kids On The Block!!! SCARE YOUR BRAINS OUT when the EVIDENCE lays @ your feet!!! I'm a DRUID/SEER/PSYCHIC ARCHEOLOGIST/MEDIUM/INTERDIMENSIONAL COMMUNICATOR, & i didn't ask to be one; its friggin' genetic. FUN & SCARY & TRIPPIER THAN ACID!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Product great - Amazon Annoyed me
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2012
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Who puts a piece of tape on the clear part of this product, so when you pull it off, it leaves the tape resedue there to get dirty? Amazon, that's who. The guide itself physically dirty as if it was in the floor. That's annoying.

Fortunately, aside from some dirt, it's in good shape. It's a bit of an adjustment to get used to it. I live in a relatively dark area, but one that has a lot of trees. This is a great tool even to help figure out in a partially blocked sky. I bought it to help me find things with my telescope and binoculars for sky viewing, and I suggest it for anyone. I'm just not sure you should buy it from Amazon as I did unless having it be in need of some windex doesn't annoy you as much as it does me.

UPDATE (9/22/12): I have used this now for a few nights, and am finally getting the hang of it. It took a while to line up the stars with what I was seeing, and Google Sky Maps(GSM) was a big help to confirm what was what. I use this to star hop with my 120mm refractor and my 9x63 binoculars. Once I finally got myself aligned, it became easy to find things like Andromeda. Using this guide, it is MUCH easier to find things in the sky. I does take a while, but it is totally worth the investment. To me, I think it's a good companion to GSM, because GSM can help you put the names to what you are seeing. Once I got confident in what I was seeing, then I used the guide more than GSM. GSM is still fantastic to help you find planets. I was able to find Uranus last night as well, but couldn't find Andromeda Galaxy all that well until I figured this guide out. Now, with the guide, it's easy. It really just takes time to orient to the sky as the map shows it. I am new to astronomy; I've had the scope for 6 months, and the binoculars for a few years.
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Audra
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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So excited to use this with my students.
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Kaino
5.0 out of 5 stars Nifty Little Gadget
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2022
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I bought this Star Finder for my grandchildren, so I wanted something that would not fall apart easily. I was very pleased to discover that both of the moveable parts are made of plastic, so if they are caught in the rain with it, it won't disintegrate. It was bought for Christmas, so they haven't tried it out yet, but from what I can tell, the operating instructions are both easily understood and found on the front. I like the white background for the star chart. The back of it has a lot of interesting tidbits of stellar data. I will buy this again.
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Andrés Paños "Posete"
5.0 out of 5 stars Un buen planisferio
Reviewed in Spain on December 6, 2019
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Este planisferio es un buen producto para la observación astronómica
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Acceptible used quality
Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2022
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This was my fault for not reading description fully, thought I was getting the 16" version used.
Had I known this I would not have purchased it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2021
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Great item. Arrived on time
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