Planisphere 16 inch (Spanish Language Version)
| Article number: | DL16S |
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This 16-inch diameter plastic star chart was written by one of Spain’s leading astronomers and is similar to the English version. It can be used anywhere in the US. Binocular and small telescope objects are noted and the back is packed with information.
Note about the Planets: The planets are not plotted on charts of this type because they move daily along the gray circular band within the white oval. This path in the sky is called the ecliptic.
The star chart consists of two pieces of plastic riveted together. The constellations are seen through the clear oval window. To use, you rotate the two pieces to your observing date and time that are printed along the circumference of the two circles.
REVIEWS
“. . . 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
“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 magazine
“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