Paul Floyd's Astronomy & Space Website: Seasonal FInder Charts

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Seasonal Finder Charts

The following four wide angle constellation charts focus on one particular direction in each season.

Note:

That planets and the Earth's moon are not marked on the charts.
If you use one of these charts, and spot a star in the sky that is not marked on the chart, you most likely have 'discovered' one of the five planets visible to the unaided eye.
The times listed are not corrected for daylight savings. If you live in a location that follows daylights savings time, you will need to add an hour at the appropriate time of year.
Click on the images for a larger version (turned sideways for ease of printing).

Chart 1

Chart 1 is for 10 p.m. on February 10th, 9 p.m. on February 25th and 8 p.m. on March 10th.

Chart 2

Chart 2 is for 8.30 p.m.on May 17th, 7.30 p.m. on June 1st and 6.30 p.m. on June 16th.

Chart 3

Chart 3 is for 10 p.m. on September 1st, 9 p.m. on September 16th and 8 p.m. on October 1st.

Chart 4

Chart 4 is for 11 p.m. on October 16th, 10 p.m. on November 1st and 9 p.m. on November 16th.