The outer edge of the star chart becomes the horizon around you, so the stars overhead will be in the middle of your star chart (the middle of your imaginary bowl!). Now when you’re looking at the star chart (when it’s still above your head) imagine the surface of the chart is the inside of an upside down bowl that stretches down to the horizon.It’s ok, they’re designed to be used like this. You’ll discover that east and west aren’t actually the wrong way around but correct when above your head. To start using the star chart, hold the chart above your head and orientate yourself so the ‘N’ on the chart is facing North and the ‘S’ is facing South.Star charts may seem confusing when you initially get one, but it won’t take you long to become an expert star chaser! Especially if you start with a simple star chart that shows just the constellations, but normally they will also show the locations of prominent stars, galaxies, nebulae and maybe even the planets. ![]() The great thing about that though is there’s a whole new sky to explore from the one you’re currently under!
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