ROTATING KOSMOS STAR CARD XL

€34.00

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For the northern and southern night sky - 34cm diameter - With planetary pointer and detailed instructions

  • "The rotating KOSMOS star chart" in large format.
  • With the southern starry sky on the reverse side.
  • All stars and constellations visible to the naked eye
  • Depiction of the starry sky for Central Europe at any time
  • Star chart of the southern sky
  • Planet pointer for locating planets or comets
  • Position data of the planets for ten years
  • Sunrise and sunset times, as well as twilight times
  • Position of the true sun in front of the constellations
  • Determination of sidereal time and hour angle
  • Coordinate scales for right ascension, declination, azimuth and altitude
  • The most beautiful celestial objects for binoculars and telescopes


The "Rotating KOSMOS Star Chart XL," with a diameter of 34 cm, instantly displays the currently visible night sky. The unique planetary pointer allows you to adjust the positions of the planets, making it easy to locate and identify them. Anyone can discover familiar constellations, planets, or special objects in the night sky at a glance. The detailed instructions explain how to use it, even for beginners.

It is simple and shows the planetary positions for the coming years. The robust material guarantees years of observing enjoyment, and the slipcase ensures safe storage.

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  • CHARACTERISTICS

    EAN / ISBN 978-3-440-16884-4

    Item No. KEA-16884

    Product type Miscellaneous

    Publication date March 12, 2020


    Dimensions 348mm x 348mm x 8mm


    author Hermann Michael-Hahn, Gerhard Weiland

  • USE

  • DETAILS

    The most important information at a glance

    In addition to depicting the night sky for Central Europe at any time of day and a star chart of the southern sky, the "Rotating KOSMOS Star Chart XL" also shows all stars visible to the naked eye.

    Stars and constellations. The unique planet pointer helps locate planets and comets; the coordinate scales aid in precise orientation in the sky.


    Better informed – discover more


    In addition to orientation information, the detailed instruction booklet for the star chart also provides a wealth of information on observable objects. This includes, among other things, a list of the precise positions of the planets for the next ten years, as well as information on their ascent and descent.

    Setting times of celestial bodies, twilight times, and the most beautiful objects for binoculars and telescopes. And for observers in the Southern Hemisphere, the accompanying booklet also provides the coordinates of the most famous and noteworthy celestial objects.



    The starry sky in detail


    The "Rotating KOSMOS Star Chart XL" features a multitude of observable objects, each marked with a different symbol. In addition to all stars up to magnitude 4.5, all constellations down to a declination of -40°, and double and variable stars, 57 deep-sky objects are also included. Specifically, these include 30 open telescopes.

    Star clusters, 10 globular clusters, 7 galactic nebulae, 1 planetary nebula and 9 galaxies.

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