So what stars will be in your sky tonight? To find out, follow these simple directions to make a star wheel you can use tonight! Make a Star Wheelįirst, you'll need to display (left mouse click) or download (right mouse click) the two parts for your Star Wheel (also known as a planisphere). Likewise, as Earth makes its annual trek around the Sun, you'll see different stars from month to month. This means that you'll see different stars overhead at different times of night. As Earth turns on its axis, the stars appear to rise in the east and set in the west, just as the Sun and Moon do.
The motion of the stars marks the passage of time during the night.
But what if you can't tell Polaris from Pollux, or Saturn from Sagittarius? No problem! Using this simple, easy-to-make Star Wheel, you'll be navigating the night sky with confidence in no time. Like most people, you probably enjoy getting out under a clear night sky to gaze up at the beautiful tapestry of stars and planets overhead. It takes just a few minutes to make this handy Star Wheel, which helps you navigate the night sky with ease! Click on image for a larger view.
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