Olbers discovers asteroid 2 Pallas
in 1802 that is 218 years ago.
The French edition of the Star Finder / Cherche-Etoiles is a planisphere which allows users to dial in the date and time and see the pattern of the stars in the sky. This attractive and informative teaching tool allows newcomers to astronomy to easily navigate the night sky.
Available in packages of 10.
The Star Finder is a planisphere which users can dial the date and time and see the pattern of the stars in the sky. The Star Finder Project was created by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy based on an earlier planisphere produced by the National Research Council Canada.
It is made of two pieces of card stock. It is printed in colour and cut to shape by the printer. The user only needs to fold the holder's flaps on the creases and place the round blue sky map into the holder. The flaps have instructions so that someone who has never used a planisphere before could find star patterns in the sky. The back of the star map and holder also has brief comments on 7 different astronomy topics.
The Star Finder was specifically designed to help beginners learn more about astronomy and help those with an interest to get more involved with the hobby.
The Star Finder is available in French (thanks to the help of the FAAQ (www.faaq.org). A companion website (www.cherche-etoiles.ca is available with a wealth of basic astronomy information.
The Star Finder is a planisphere which users can dial the date and time and see the pattern of the stars in the sky. The Star Finder Project was created by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy based on an earlier planisphere produced by the National Research Council Canada.
It is made of two pieces of card stock. It is printed in colour and cut to shape by the printer. The user only needs to fold the holder's flaps on the creases and place the round blue sky map into the holder. The flaps have instructions so that someone who has never used a planisphere before could find star patterns in the sky. The back of the star map and holder also has brief comments on 7 different astronomy topics.
The Star Finder was specifically designed to help beginners learn more about astronomy and help those with an interest to get more involved with the hobby.
The Star Finder is available in French (thanks to the help of the FAAQ (www.faaq.org)). A companion website (www.cherche-etoiles.ca) is available with a wealth of basic astronomy information.
The Star Finder is a planisphere which allows users to dial in the date and time and see the pattern of the stars in the sky. This attractive and informative teaching tool allows newcomers to astronomy to easily navigate the night sky.
Available in packages of 10.
The Star Finder is a planisphere which users can dial the date and time and see the pattern of the stars in the sky. The Star Finder Project was created by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy based on an earlier planisphere produced by the National Research Council Canada.
The Star Finder was specifically designed to help beginners learn more about astronomy and help those with an interest to get more involved with the hobby.
The Star Finder is available in English and French (with the help of the FAAQ (www.faaq.org)). A companion website (www.star-finder.ca) is available with a wealth of basic astronomy information.
**NEW** The Moon Gazers' Guide / Guide D'Observation Lunaire is the ideal tool to introduce you to the wonders of our celestial neighbour. Learn about the different moon phases and become familiar with prominent features on the lunar surface without a telescope or binoculars.
Order this 40-50 degrees North edition if you live in southern Canada.
The planisphere is an excellent tool to help you begin exploring the sky. By rotating the "star wheel" you will be able to see what is happening up in the sky all year long. Constellations, bright stars and major deep-sky objects are highlighted.
Order this 50-60 degrees North edition if you live north of the 49th parallel.
The planisphere is an excellent tool to help you begin exploring the sky. By rotating the "star wheel" you will be able to see what is happening up in the sky all year long. Constellations, bright stars and major deep-sky objects are highlighted.
**NEW** The Moon Gazers' Guide is the ideal tool to introduce you to the wonders of our celestial neighbour. Learn about the different moon phases and become familiar with prominent features on the lunar surface without a telescope or binoculars.
Available in packages of 10.
**NEW** The Moon Gazers' Guide is the ideal tool to introduce you to the wonders of our celestial neighbour.
Learn about the different moon phases and become familiar with prominent features on the lunar surface without a telescope or binoculars.