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Orion 04110 Star Target Planisphere (Black)
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Brand | Orion |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Item Weight | 0.09 Pounds |
Lens Coating Description | Lens coating |
About this item
- An extremely easy to use accessory that helps you learn the location of constellations, bright stars, and many deep-sky objects such as nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters
- Simply dial in the date and time across the top, and StarTarget shows you the sky overhead
- A perfect accessory and great learning tool for use with your telescope, binocular, or even unaided eyes
- Designed for use within 30 degrees North and 50 degrees North latitudes regardless of calendar year - shows locations of 100 star clusters, nebulas and galaxies for viewing with binoculars or telescope
- Made of coated, dew-resistant cardboard with a clear plastic window
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Product Description
Whether you're skywatching with just your eyes, with binoculars, or with a telescope, a planisphere star chart like the Star Target is an essential tool you'll use time and time again. It's an invaluable reference tool for learning the constellations, identifying stars, and locating popular bright celestial objects such as galaxies, open and globular star clusters, and nebulas.
The easy to use Orion Star Target Planisphere is a rounded star chart map which you rotate in its housing to dial in the date and time. Once the preferred date and time is dialed in, the Star Target displays a nicely detailed map of the current night sky. You can then rotate the Star Target to get a sneak peek of what objects will become visible as the night goes on, or to see when objects will be ideally positioned in the sky for observation through a telescope or pair of binoculars. It's easy to plan an entire night of stargazing fun in advance with the handy Orion Star Target, since it can tell you when and where your favorite objects and constellations will be visible.
The affordable Orion Star Target Planisphere features a detailed star map drafted by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion. It shows all constellations visible from mid-northern latitudes ranging from 40-deg North to 60-deg North, as well as the locations of 100 showpiece star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies for viewing with binoculars or a telescope. The Star Target's map works year-round and year after year.The Star Target is a must-have for any stargazer, regardless of skill-level, but it is especially useful for beginners.
The planisphere is made of coated, dew-resistant cardboard, and measures 8-3/8" in diameter, so it's easy to stow just about anywhere. You just dial in the date and time, and -- voila! -- Star Target displays a current map of the night sky. On the back are simple directions plus viewing tips and a calendar of annual meteor showers. A must for any stargazer, especially beginners.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.03 x 8.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
ASIN | B0000XMUDW |
Item model number | 4110 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #479 in Telescope Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 1, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Optronic Technologies, Inc |
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Customers like the ease of use, quality and accuracy of the telescope. For example, they mention it's easy to understand, gives you information at your fingertips and works great when the sky is clear. That said, opinions are mixed on the condition.
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Customers find the telescope easy to use. They mention that it has a good star chart that is easy to read and use. Some customers also mention that the telescope is not too simple or overly complex.
"Bought for my husband and he liked it. Easy to understand and use." Read more
"This star chart is easier to read under a red light! Every symbol is quite visible regardless of the color under white light...." Read more
"Simple...easy to use...and gives you information at your fingertips about the stars, planets, etc...." Read more
"Hard to read, easy to use" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the telescope. They mention that the wheels are pretty good, the planisphere is decent, and the star chart is easy to read. Some say that the single-sided design may not be ideal for everyone. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Really cool product in the beginning it's a little hard to use but once you learn it it's as easy as slicing a cake" Read more
"Very good, a little bit confusing to read, very nice!" Read more
"Good product, especially for the budding little scientist out there. A bit pricey but if it turns a child to the Stars then it's worth it." Read more
"These single-sided star wheels (planisphere) are pretty good but, personally, I prefer the 2-sided design of "The Night Sky"..." Read more
Customers find the accuracy of the telescope to be great. They say it's simple, easy to use, and gives them information at their fingertips about the stars and planets. Customers also say it is practical and useful for beginners. They also mention that it is detailed and functional.
"Great to use so you can see what is in the sky for each date" Read more
"Simple...easy to use...and gives you information at your fingertips about the stars, planets, etc...." Read more
"...Hard to see for me. Need a magnifier. Otherwise, I think it's very detailed and functional." Read more
"Startarfet, lots of info but hard to read" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the telescope. They mention that it works well when the sky is clear, and is easy to read and durable.
"It works great after we bent it back into place. It was bent almost in half but we were able to flatten it out with a heavy book." Read more
"...Works great when the sky is clear. It's nice to know what can be viewed before going outside...." Read more
"...Need a magnifier. Otherwise, I think it's very detailed and functional." Read more
"...It does work well and it's accurate." Read more
Customers are mixed about the condition of the telescope. Some mention it's great, durable, and easy to read, while others say that it arrived bent and flimsy.
"...PROS:Sturdy constructionGreat deal of objects listed.CONS:Ghost of Jupiter wasn't on there.Font kinda small" Read more
"It works great after we bent it back into place. It was bent almost in half but we were able to flatten it out with a heavy book." Read more
"...It's easy to read, dead on and durable. Price is good too." Read more
"A little flimsy but works as advertised." Read more
Customers find the text and font on the telescope hard to read. They also say the chart is small and confusing to read, making it hard to find what they want. Customers also mention that the chart size is much smaller than other similar charts, making finding what they need difficult.
"Very good, a little bit confusing to read, very nice!" Read more
"...CONS:Ghost of Jupiter wasn't on there.Font kinda small" Read more
"...Even in its small unreadable look it manages to put every deep space item it can to make the whole thing a mess...." Read more
"...do need a laser light or something to read it with because the text is so small on it. It does work well and it's accurate." Read more
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Le produit maintenant : deux morceaux de cartons colorés qui tournent l'un sur l'autre pour montrer des figures si petites qu'il faut une loupe pour les voir. 15 € ... une grosse arnaque 1€ au maximum ! . Voilà un gadget qui pourrait être offert avec l'achat d'une paire de lunettes.
Laisser tomber et installé plutôt le logiciel "stellerium" sur votre pc (gratuit) ou votre tablette (3€) une vrai merveille pour connaitre les astres à observer à la date demandée.