Planisphere and Starfinder is your personal guide to exploring the night sky. It takes the mystery out of astronomy and introduces basic stargazing techniques, helping you to find and recognize objects easily. Starting close to home in the Solar System, it shows you how to observe the Moon, planets, comets, and asteroids as well as how to make the most of events like eclipses and meteor showers. Then you’ll head for the stars with a guide to the constellations. Each entry is illustrated with a clear star chart, shows you where in the world you can see the constellation, and even explains the symbolic meaning of its star pattern. Have you ever heard of Orion’s belt?