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To read a planisphere, align the date and time on the outer edge with the current date and time. Hold the planisphere overhead and rotate it until the current time matches the date and time on the edge. The stars visible in the window will correspond to the ones in the sky at that moment.

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How do you use a planisphere to find constellations?

To use a planisphere to find constellations, rotate the dial on the planisphere to match the date and time you are observing the sky. Hold the planisphere above your head, align the cardinal directions on the dial with the actual directions, then locate the desired constellation by finding its name or shape on the disk relative to the date and time settings.


What is a star chart and star finder?

A star chart is a map of the night sky that shows the positions of stars, constellations, and other celestial objects. A star finder, also known as a planisphere, is a hand-held device that helps you identify stars and constellations in the night sky based on your location and the time of year. They are useful tools for stargazing and amateur astronomers.


How does a Planisphere work?

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How can i know what I am seeing in the night sky's above me at night?

You can search online for a chart that allows you to feed in your latitude and the date and that will tell you. Or like me, you can use a Planisphere for your latitude. Any good astronomy supply shop (including Amazon) will be able to help you with one).


Which astronaut read from the Bible on a lunar mission?

Astronaut Frank Borman the comander of Apollo viii spacecraft read from the bible . He read from the book of Genises chap 1 verse 1 , the creation of the world.

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How do you use a planisphere to find constellations?

To use a planisphere to find constellations, rotate the dial on the planisphere to match the date and time you are observing the sky. Hold the planisphere above your head, align the cardinal directions on the dial with the actual directions, then locate the desired constellation by finding its name or shape on the disk relative to the date and time settings.


What is a planisphere?

A Planisphere is a model for assisting a viewer in finding constellations in the night sky and recognising individual stars,as all stars are not visible througout the yearABIGLIE VENTER


What is the best tool to for finding objects in night sky?

Planisphere or just your average telescope.


Where is the planisphere located?

The planisphere is not located in any specific place as its an object that was designed and used for viewing stars. It consists of a circular start chart that contains a clear window that gives you viewing power of only a portion of the sky's stars at any given point in time.


What is a rotating hand held star map thing called?

It's a Planisphere. I only know because it was on TV tonight :)


What is a star chart and star finder?

A star chart is a map of the night sky that shows the positions of stars, constellations, and other celestial objects. A star finder, also known as a planisphere, is a hand-held device that helps you identify stars and constellations in the night sky based on your location and the time of year. They are useful tools for stargazing and amateur astronomers.


How does a Planisphere work?

thank you very muuch for your attention in class, im maribel cuenca ¿¿do you understand me?? because i think you're SILLY PEOPLE jeje im joking bye guys, a kiss from your mom jejejejajajajeejejea (L) love


How can i know what I am seeing in the night sky's above me at night?

You can search online for a chart that allows you to feed in your latitude and the date and that will tell you. Or like me, you can use a Planisphere for your latitude. Any good astronomy supply shop (including Amazon) will be able to help you with one).