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A Planisphere is simple star chart - a rotating disk within a cover. With a planisphere one can determine which stars and constellations are visible at any time, on any date. Planispheres are designed for a specific latitude - a planisphere designed for the UK is useless in South Africa.
A planisphere is a great tool for getting to know the stars from town, finding less-prominent constellations when you are out in the bush, and planning your observing session at the telescope.
* a "double-sided" planisphere splits the sky into two: one half on the "looking north" side, one on the "looking south" side. These planispheres show a less-distorted view of the sky.
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 08 February, 2013.
Since 4 August 2006