Digital PDF: Planisphere 40N

***Download, print, and cut
 
A planisphere is a simple hand-held device which shows a map of which stars are visible in the night sky at any particular time. By rotating a wheel, it shows how stars move across the sky through the night, and how different constellations are visible at different times of year.
In this kit which you can download and print to make your own planisphere out of paper or cardboard.
The design of a planisphere depends on the geographic location where it is to be used, since different stars are visible from different places.
 
What you need• Two sheets of A4 paper, or preferably thin card. Or an 8.5 x 11in paper.• Scissors• Tape• Optional: one sheet of transparent plastic, e.g. acetate designed for use withoverhead projectors, or transparent dividers.• Optional: A little glue