equipment$12–20used in 1 side quest
Planisphere star finder (40°-50°)
A rotating wheel chart that shows which constellations are visible at your location on any date and time. You align the date and hour, and it displays the current night sky from horizon to horizon.
What to look for
- 1Latitude range matching your location (40°-50° for most northern US/southern Canada)
- 210"+ diameter for readability in dim red light
- 3Labeled constellation boundaries and major reference stars
- 4Durable laminated or plastic construction for dew resistance
Skip
- Wrong latitude model—a 30° chart won't match your sky at 45°
- Tiny 6" models that are hard to read outdoors at night
Used for: Setting the wheel to current date/time and matching sky to chart · Identifying which constellations are visible right now · Planning observation sessions by checking future dates
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
