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product_id: 2095755
title: "Scientifics Direct Famous Star and Planet Locator and Star Guide (Single Pack)"
brand: "scientifics direct"
price: "$80"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2095755-scientifics-direct-famous-star-and-planet-locator-and-star-guide
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 500+ stars & planets mapped 8.5-inch precision rotating map Set exact time & date Scientifics Direct Famous Star and Planet Locator and Star Guide (Single Pack)

**Brand:** scientifics direct
**Price:** $80
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌠 Own the night sky—because stars don’t wait for anyone!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Scientifics Direct Famous Star and Planet Locator and Star Guide (Single Pack) by scientifics direct
- **How much does it cost?** $80 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2095755-scientifics-direct-famous-star-and-planet-locator-and-star-guide)

## Best For

- scientifics direct enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted scientifics direct brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Learn While You Look Up:** Includes a 16-page fully illustrated pocket guide that demystifies the cosmos, perfect for both beginners and seasoned sky-watchers.
- • **Compact Yet Comprehensive:** An 8.5-inch star chart designed by renowned astronomer George Lovi, blending professional accuracy with portable convenience.
- • **Data-Rich Double-Sided Design:** Reverse side packed with detailed info on planets, meteor showers, and bright stars—because knowledge is the new stargazing power.
- • **Navigate the Night Sky Like a Pro:** Pinpoint over 500 stars, constellations, and planets with exact horizon positioning tailored to your chosen time and date.
- • **Your Ultimate Stargazing Sidekick:** Compatible with major telescopes like Astroscan and Meade, enhancing your celestial explorations safely and effectively.

## Overview

The Scientifics Direct Famous Star and Planet Locator is a precision 8.5-inch rotating star chart designed by astronomer George Lovi. It allows users to identify over 500 stars, constellations, and planets based on exact horizon positions for any chosen time and date. This compact tool includes a 16-page illustrated guide and detailed planetary data, making it an essential companion for amateur astronomers and telescope users seeking to elevate their night sky experience.

## Description

Searching 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.

Review: Localizador - I like the product .
Review: Great star-lover's tool, great seller - This wheel is just what I needed to star-gaze at home and while on my small ship cruise. It's a wonderful tool. The seller did a terrific packaging job--arrived unbent, In perfect condition. And on time, no less! Kudos!

## Features

- Search for the Sky - Find over 500 stars and planets and identify their exact position based on horizons for the exact time and date you set. Be like a real astronom and learn the mess of the great space map.
- HELP SEARCH - Scan the sky safely with this guide as a great helper for any brand like Astroscan, Meade and many more telescopes!
- MORE INFORMATION - The rotating map shows the position of stars, constellations and planets based on the horizon for your set time and date. The back of the planet finder is full of additional data.
- MORE INFORMATION - This product comes with a 16-page full picture pocket-sized instruction booklet to guide you through the complexity of the night sky.
- PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED MAP: This unique star graphic is drawn by late astronom and cartographer George Lovi.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00A3Z4NTQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #896 in Telescope Accessories |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (167) |
| Date First Available | November 8, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
| Item model number | 3009227 |
| Manufacturer | Scientifics Direct |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Kid
- **Brand:** Scientifics Direct
- **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone, Tablet, Camera
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Barlow
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Fixed Focus
- **Manufacturer:** Scientifics Direct
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Special Feature:** Star and Planet Locator, Rotating Map, Additional Data on Reverse Side
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

![Scientifics Direct Famous Star and Planet Locator and Star Guide (Single Pack) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JFVNX6T5L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Localizador
*by C***A on September 15, 2024*

I like the product .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great star-lover's tool, great seller
*by E***. on September 11, 2023*

This wheel is just what I needed to star-gaze at home and while on my small ship cruise. It's a wonderful tool. The seller did a terrific packaging job--arrived unbent, In perfect condition. And on time, no less! Kudos!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ hard to find like it a lot
*by W***N on June 1, 2013*

it came packaged great with a giant red sticker on it do not bend.but the post office bent it completely in half to put it in my mail box instead of putting behind my storm door like fed x . so its broken.but I still love it because in jan 2013 I tried to buy this at American scientific in west Chicago Illinois who said they aren't Edmund sci anymore.i will try another order when I have time to watch for the post man I really like this item my old one is from 1980. Edmund sci Chicago.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*