Sky Map
Live Sky Chart
Interactive star map — drag to rotate, scroll to zoom. Showing Northern hemisphere zenith.
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Showpiece Objects — Northern Hemisphere
Visible to naked eye in dark skies. Best in autumn.
Stunning in any telescope. Winter showpiece.
Naked eye cluster. Excellent in binoculars.
Best globular in northern skies. Summer object.
Interacting galaxy pair. Requires dark skies.
Classic smoke ring. 6-inch+ telescope recommended.
Remnant of SN 1054. Pulsar at centre.
Naked eye in dark skies. Spring object in Cancer.
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