Tools to navigate the night sky

Below are a variety of FREE and PAID tools to help you navigate the night sky. Please note that we do not endorse any product.

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Web Link Download a FREE sky map for current month (website link)

Link to a website where you can download a great sky map for FREE. The sky map will help you identify items in the night sky including objects that can be viewed with your unaided eye, binoculars or telescopes.
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Web Link Stellarium (computer software) - FREE

FREE open source software to install a stellarium on your computer.
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Web Link Heavens Above (external website) - FREE

A feature rich website with a variety of information on astronomy and satellites.
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Web Link Star Walk (mobile app) - PAID

A graphically attractive map from Vitotechnology.
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Web Link Sky Safari (mobile app) - PAID

A favorite of many amateur astronomers, this app is loaded with features including the ability to control telescopes that have the right supporting hardware and software.
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Web Link Lunar Check List with Certificate

Download this handy guide of the Moon and Observing Certificate for use with the library telescope or binoculars.

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