What is a Stellarscope star Finder?

Easily identify stars and constellations with the Stellarscope! Contains a computer-generated disc that displays star maps. Find the constellation with the viewfinder and stargaze with your free eye. Set the hour and date to get an accurate reading of the night sky. Measures approx.

How do you use Stellarscope star Finder?

Simply choose and attach the adapter for your latitude, rotate the time/date selector to choose the current date and time, align your Stellarscope in the right direction using a compass, and observe through the lens until a star map of the night sky can be seen.

Are Stellarscopes any good?

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and educational. This makes stargazing so much more fun. It is easier to use than a star chart. My grandchildren and their parents love it.

What is a Stellarscope?

Stellarscope provides an automatic, visual map of the sky, within a compact and cylindrical viewing device. Stellarscope makes it possible to quickly view a star map, and compare it to the actual night sky to identify and name stars.

Why does NASA publish a different star finder every month?

We see different views of the Universe from where we live as Earth makes its yearly trip around the solar system. That is why we have a different Star Finder for each month, as different constellations come into view.

What is the cost of a telescope?

A good telescope can cost anywhere from $200 to $8000 US dollars. Depending on if you are just starting out or if you are looking for a professional telescope, prices will differ. The characteristics of a good telescope will be defined by the intended use and the needs of a particular user.

Why is Orion not visible in summer?

We see constellations at different times of the year – spring, summer, fall, & winter. This occurs because the Earth is orbiting the Sun. This is why you cannot see Orion or any one constellation all year long… Unless it is circumpolar.

Does the position of stars change?

The monthly positions of the stars change because of the interaction between the rotation of the earth around its axis and the orbit of the earth around the sun. The stars rotate around the north and south celestial poles; hence the stars are always moving relative to a point on the earth’s surface.

Is Orion’s belt disappearing?

That motion, though, is due to Earth’s spin. But the seasonal disappearance of Orion – its sinking into the sunset glare during the northern spring months (southern fall months) – is something else. It’s as if we’re riding on a carousel through space – spinning, yes – but also the entire structure is moving.

How is the star map on Stellarscope accurate?

The Stellarscope® star maps are accurate every night of the year. Just attach the adapter for your latitude, rotate the time/date selector for the current day and time, and look through the Stellarscope® with proper east-west orientation and you have a star map aligned with the actual night sky.

How do you view the night sky with a Stellarscope?

View the night sky for any date and time in either the Northern or Southern hemispheres by simply setting the time and date dials on the scope, point the scope towards a light source, and you will see the stars and constellations appearing in the sky on that night. Although it resembles a kaleidoscope, the Stellarscope is not a toy.

Can a Stellarscope be used to track planets?

The Stellarscope® doesn’t track the planets, since their position changes constantly. Quickly locate and identify stars visible to the naked eye with this unique device. The Stellarscope® star maps are accurate every night of the year.

Who is the creator of the Stellarscope?

Although it resembles a kaleidoscope, the Stellarscope is not a toy. It was designed by Bernard Vuarnesson, and manufactured in France.