Planisphere: Latitude 50°N – for use in the UK and Ireland, Northern Europe, Northern USA and Canada

Royal Observatory Greenwich; Dunlop; Tirion, Wil; Collins Astronomy

ISBN 10: 0007540752 ISBN 13: 9780007540754

Publisher: Collins, 2013

Synopsis

A star finder that allows visible stars to be identified for any date and time for locations in the Northern Hemisphere. Compiled by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Easy-to-use practical tool to help any astronomers identify the constellations and stars every day of the year. Just dial in the date and time by rotating the inner plastic disk showing the time until it lines up with the relevant day of the year on the outer ring. The part of the sky appearing on the planisphere shows the arrangement of the stars above you.

This star chart is suitable for use anywhere in Britain and Ireland, Northern Europe, Canada and Northern USA. Best viewed as near to latitude 50 degrees north as possible.

The moveable disk also comes in a wallet which contains further information about stargazing.

About this title

Review:

"This twin set of Guide and Planisphere is ideal for novices to learn their way around the sky visible to observers around latitude 50 degrees North." The Observatory magazine

Book Description:

An essential item of equipment for beginners and experienced observers, Philip's Planisphere enables the user to locate stars, constellations and planets, and work out sunrise and sunset times for every day of the year.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0007540752
• ISBN 13: 9780007540754
• Binding: Map
• Number of pages: 4