Home / Accessories / Large planisphere (40°N)

Large planisphere (40°N)

The whole sky on a spinning wheel. No batteries.

around $15

Dial in the date and time, and the planisphere shows you exactly what's up tonight. No app, no phone glare killing your night vision, no battery. Every beginner should learn the sky on one of these before touching a GoTo mount.

Where to buy

Amazon

Search link with affiliate tag.

Check price

Why we like it

  • Teaches you the actual sky
  • No batteries, no screen glare
  • Practically indestructible

Keep in mind

  • Latitude-specific — get 40°N for most of the US
  • Small print in the dark

Specs

TypeRotating star chart
Latitude~40°N
SizeLarge (10 inch)

Also in Accessories

Accessories

Astronomy red LED flashlight

Protect your night vision for $15.

around $15

Read the pick →

Accessories

Telrad reflex finder

Point your telescope like pointing your finger.

around $45

Read the pick →

Accessories

Celestron NexYZ 3-Axis Smartphone Adapter

Your phone + any telescope = astrophotography tonight.

around $60

Read the pick →