Download or read book Scientific Star and Planet Locator written by Chaisson and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This famous rotating roadmap of the heavens shows the location of the stars, constellations, and planets relative to the horizon for the exact hour and date you determine. This 8-inch square start chart was plotted by the late astronomer and cartographer George Lovi. The reverse side of the locator is packed with additional data on the planets, meteor showers, and bright stars. Included with each star chart is a 16-page, fully-illustrated, pocket-size instruction booklet.