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.

Web Link Download a FREE sky map for current month (website link)
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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.
Web Link Printable skymap from skymaps.com (PDF) - FREE
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A printable skymap for the current month. The FREE PDF download includes a map of the night sky, a summary of important events during the month and a list of objects to see with/without a telescope.
Web Link Stellarium (computer software) - FREE
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FREE open source software to install a stellarium on your computer.
Web Link Heavens Above (external website) - FREE
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A feature rich website with a variety of information on astronomy and satellites.
Web Link Star Walk (mobile app) - PAID
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A graphically attractive map from Vitotechnology.
Web Link Sky Safari (mobile app) - PAID
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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.
Web Link Lunar Check List with Certificate
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Download this handy guide of the Moon and Observing Certificate for use with the library telescope or binoculars.