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TO ORDER. Most products can be ordered from Amazon (search using the ISBN number) or directly from Ken Press by calling (520) 743-3200 (please leave a message). School and large group discounts are available directly from Ken Press. |
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Books The Next Step: Finding and Viewing Messier’s Objects What’s Out Tonight? Our Constellations and their Stars Lunar Prospector Moonquake |
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Star Charts 16-inch Northern Hemisphere 11-inch Northern Hemisphere 11-inch Star Finder (NEW) 11-inch Equatorial 11-inch Southern Hemisphere 16-inch Spanish |
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Reference Charts Atlas of the Heavens Finding & Viewing Messier’s Objects |
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Guide to the Stars The 16-inch diameter plastic star chart is for use in the northern hempisphere and anywhere in the US. It consists of two plastic circles riveted together that can be turned to find the stars for any hour or day of the year. Binocular and small telescope objects are noted on the chart. The back of the chart is packed with information including a table for the annual meteor shower, Moon map, planet facts, a tickle of mythology, astro history timeline, fun facts and more. Note about the Planets: The planets are not plotted on charts of this type because they move daily along the gray circular band within the white oval. This path in the sky is called the ecliptic. |
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The star chart consists of two pieces of plastic riveted together. The constellations are seen through the clear oval window. To use, you rotate the two pieces to your observing date and time that are printed along the circumference of the two circles. |
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“. . . friendly style invites beginning stargazers to relax, follow the chart's easy to use instructions and slowly begin the fascinating task of finding the constellations. . .” “A jumbo star wheel. The largest commercial planisphere we've seen in recent years. . . skywatchers will find useful information on the Moon, planets, meteor showers and selected deep-sky objects.” “Add stars, constellations, and sprinkle on lots of fun astronomical facts for beginners and you have the main ingredients for a 16-inch planisphere...” |
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Star Finder NEW! The price on this chart was kept to an absolute minimum in order to make it pocker friendly. However, the chart is not “dumbed down.” Telescope and binocular objects are indicated on the reverse side of the white star wheel for those ready to explore the night sky with these instruments. Made of card-like paper. About 11x11 inches. Click on the chart to see an enlargement of the front and back plus the two sides of the star wheel. |
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Guide to the Stars The 11-inch diameter plastic star chart is for use in the northern hempisphere and anywhere in the US. It is a smaller version of the 16-inch diameter chart. consists of two plastic circles riveted together that can be turned to find the stars for any hour or day of the year. Binocular and small telescope objects are noted on the chart. The back of the chart has additional information and facts. Click on the chart to see an enlargement of the front and back. |
Guide to the Stars As far as we know, this is the only star chart available for use around the equator (20°N to 20°S). The star wheel is visible on boths side. You use one side of the chart when facing north and the other side when facing south. Over 80 telescope objects are indicated. The annual meteor showers are also provided. Made of heavy card-like paper that resists moisture. Click on the chart to see an enlargement of the front and back. |
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Guide to the Stars The 11-inch diameter plastic star chart is for use in the SOUTHEN hemisphere (latitudes 30° to 60° South). Noted are numerous binocular and small telescope objects. The back has additional information including the annual meteor showers. Click on the chart to see an enlargement of the front and back. |
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Guide to the Stars This 16-inch diameter plastic star chart was written by one of Spain’s leading astronomers and is similar to the English version. It can be used anywhere in the US. Binocular and small telescope objects are noted and the back is packed with information. Click on the chart to see an enlargement of the front and back. |
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Atlas of the Heavens, ISBN 1-928771-661, Retail $9.95 Messier’s Objects, ISBN 1-928771-65X, Retail $9.95 Measurements: Folded: 4 inches by 8.5 inches, Expanded: 8.5 inches by 19.25 inches These fold-out field guides have all the essential information for use when observing or as a quick reference source. They are fully laminated for durability and to repel moisture. |
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OUT OF PRINT! OUT OF PRINT! • Written especially for beginners who want to go beyond observing the Moon, Planets and Sun. Hardcover, 352 pages, 8.5" x 7.25" NOTE: The Messier’s Objects are a catalogue of 110 of the biggest and brightest clusters of stars, nebulae and galaxies in the sky. |
What’s Out Tonight? has been significantly revised for this 2006 edition. It has been expanded, updated and printed in full color on a durable paper. New sections include mythology, double and variable stars and the Messier catalog. Includes 185 photos, 65 separate tables, 40 illustrations and 18 star chart covering the northern and southern hemispheres. It retains its original ease of use with tabbed sections and heavy cross-referencing. Although written for the beginner and dabblers, it is a valuable resource for the more seasoned observer. Includes extensive information on observing every type of celestial object, a section on choosing a telescope, sunrise and sunset times for over 200 North American cities. • Written especially for beginners, dabblers or budding amateur astronomers, high school to adult Softcover, 400 full-color pages, 6" x 9" |
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Children's Book on the Constellations Hardcover with dust jacket and cover wraps full color, Our Constellations and their Stars, NOW FREE No Gimmick—just pay for shipping |
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Lunar Prospector: Against all Odds, by Dr. Alan B. Binder is the complete chronology of the highly successful “Lunar Prospector” spacecraft mission that went to the Moon in 1998 and was later crashed on the surface with Gene Shoemakers ashes aboard. Written by Dr. Binder, the Principal Investigator who conceived the project, secured funding, oversaw the spacecraft construction and ran the mission. Highly insightful account about the inside workings of NASA and other aerospace industries. Additionally, this book is one of the few that offers the unabashed thoughts and feelings of a Principal Investigator to accomplish a mission in a system that is, for all practically purposes, broken. This is not a technical book. Highly recommended for the space enthusiast. Includes over 100 pages of photographs. This is not a technical book. It’s a diary-like account of day-to-day events from the inception of Lunar Prospector to its final crash on the Moon. Softcover, 1,181 pages, 6" x 9" ISBN# 1-928771-319 |
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Moonquake, a SCIENCE-FICTION novel by Softcover, 328 pages, 4.25" x 7" ISBN# 1-928771-254 |
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School and Large Group Discounts Available. Call (520) 743-3200 (please leave message) |
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What’s Out Tonight? is sponsored by Ken Press, publisher of astronomy books and charts. |
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