<p> <b><i>A valuable tool for both beginners and advanced stargazers, updated for use to 2020.</i></b> </p><p> <i>Astronomy Forum</i> called the <b><i>Firefly Planisphere</i></b> "a work of art [that] no amateur astronomer should be without." Charted by the month, day, hour and minute, it is quick, battery-free and weather-resistant. The stargazer needs only to turn the planisphere to align the current date and time. What the see-through panel reveals will match the view of the night sky. </p><p> This edition of the <b><i>Firefly Planisphere</i></b> is updated for use to 2020. It shows the position of the stars for every night of the year. Icons that describe star magnitudes -- the larger the symbol, the brighter the star -- make it easy to locate specific stars. Stargazers will be able to locate planets, stars, constellations, globular clusters, nebulas, galaxies and other celestial wonders. </p><p> Other features include:<br> <ul> <li> At-a-glance coordinates for locating the brightest objects in the sky</li> <li> Planetary tables to locate Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn</li> <li> Times of sunrise and sunset for each day</li> <li> Declination and right ascension scales</li> <li> The ecliptic path. </li> </ul> </p><p>The booklet provides accurate information on bright and faint stars, the Milky Way and deep-sky searching. Other topics include:<br> <ul> <li> Using the planisphere</li> <li> Finding planets, sunrise and sunset</li> <li> How to read a star map</li> <li> Learning the sky</li> <li> Exploring the skies, season by season.</li> </ul> </p><p> With its sturdy construction, smooth wheel rotation, easy-to-read booklet and protective pocket, the Firefly Planisphere is simply the handiest guide to the night sky for the amateur astronomer. </p>