These
four charts are for observers in mid-northern
latitudes such as North America and Europe
around 11pm local daylight saving time. Your
view may vary slightly if you are north or
south of these parameters. To print the chart
for outside use after dark, right click on it
and select "save picture as". On
your next menu type the name (North, South,
etc) then click save as gif. Be sure to make
a note of what folder you saved it to. Stand
facing the direction indicated with each
chart, hold the chart at eye level and try to
match the stars on the chart to your sky.
Their positions will move slowly as the Earth
rotates on it's axis. This is an easy way to
become familiar with the constellations. To
actually see this many stars you will need a
dark location away from lights. A full moon
can be a hindrance also. You should see
enough of the brighter stars to recognize the
constellations. The size of the stars on the
charts is indicative of their brightness.
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