Combining a concise practical guide to astronomy with card decks, sky maps, and a flashlight, Starfinder explains how to navigate around the night sky, shows you what you can expect to see, and provides all the tools you need to see the constellations for yourself. It also includes a section on observing the Moon, planets, and other bodies of the Solar System, as well as a monthly guide to the skies in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Produced in a specially designed, hard-wearing case—unlike rival packs
Fully international, showing the night sky as it is seen around the world
Explains how to find your way around the night sky and basic star watching techniques
Cover-mounted planisphere shows night sky at all times of year and all times of night
Constellation cards contain charts and key facts about all 88 constellations
Interactive night-sky calendar wheel shows what to see when in the night sky
Produced in cooperation with the Hayden Planetarium
Flashlight instructions:
Unscrew the flashlight cap located at the end opposite the bulb
Take out the first battery
Remove the paper disk from the top of the second battery
Replace the first battery, keeping the side with the positive symbol (+) facing upward
Replace the flashlight cap
Push the button on the side of the flashlight to switch the light on
Not suitable for children