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Space Maps & Star Charts
National Geographic The UniverseGreat poster from National Geographic Maps which seeks to give us an idea of the vastness of the Universe we live in. It does this by portraying the nearer reaches of space in five different scales, showing the significance (or lack thereof) of our solar system in relation to just a small portion of the billions of stars in our galaxy. One diagram shows our solar system and the orbits of the planets; the next shows our sun in relation to nearby stars. This region, in turn, is located in relation to our galaxy the Milky Way. Then the Milky Way is depicted in relation to nearby galaxies, and these in turn to a larger region.
Interesting and informative text illuminates each level of focus. There is also a timeline which outlines the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang to the present. The poster is printed on one side only.
Of course, the title of this chart could be misleading: There are billions of stars in each of the hundred billion known galaxies, and this work, at best, gives you an idea of the relationship of just dozens of galaxies. Do not expect that this is a map of all of the known Universe, for it is not!
Size: about 31 x 20 inches. Rolled. Paper.
Published by National Geographic, 2000 (revised 2005). New.
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National Geographic The Heavens
An elegant and educational wall chart from National Geographic showing major stars and constellations of both the northern and southern hemispheres. Illustrates the path of the sun and planets across the skies. Color images show a half dozen stellar phenomena viewed through telescopes. The margins are fringed with interesting facts.Size: about 31 x 23 inches. Rolled. Paper.
National Geographic Maps, 2001, 2003 reprint. New.
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National Geographic The Milky WayA computer-generated image of our galaxy, printed on one side only. The computer-model "incorporates the positions of hundreds of thousands of stars and nebulae within the galaxy, shows Earth’s location, and includes additional photographs, descriptions and locations of fascinating phenomena throughout the Milky Way."
Size: about 31 x 20 inches. Rolled . Paper.
National Geographic Maps, 2002 (2005 reprint). New.
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National Geographic The Milky Way LaminatedThis chart is the same as the preceding, except laminated within clear plastic for durability, and thus more expensive. A computer-generated image of our galaxy, printed on one side only. The computer-model "incorporates the positions of hundreds of thousands of stars and nebulae within the galaxy, shows Earth’s location, and includes additional photographs, descriptions and locations of fascinating phenomena throughout the Milky Way."
Size: about 31 x 20 inches. Rolled . Laminated paper.
National Geographic Maps, 2002 (2005 reprint). New.
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National Geographic The Solar System: Our Sun's Family; Portraits of our Celestial Family
This poster, printed on two sides, shows the planets of our own solar system. On one side (shown at left) are images of each planet reproduced at the same relative scale (with Pluto, never photographed in detail, represented by one of the moon's of another planet). On the reverse is a map showing the orbits of each planet at the same scale, with the images of the planets again reproduced at one side of the poster, this time with the edge of the sun shown as well. 
(See image at right.)Text gives facts and figures about each planet, and a description of the formation of the solar system. Updated to 2007, including notes about Pluto's demotion as a planet.
Size: about 24 x 18 inches. Rolled. Paper.
National Geographic Maps, 2007. New.
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USGS Geology of the Solar System This colorful chart is arranged exactly like Mapping the Solar System below, but instead of showing natural color, it shows each type of rock in different colors, as is the practice in earthbound geological maps. The reverse side gives abundant details, photographs and references.
Notice how in the image, the smaller planets such as Venus at lower left, are shown three times, each giving a view of a different portion of the planet.
Size: about 27 x 33 inches. Rolled. Paper. U.S. Geological Survey, 1997. New.
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USGS Mapping the Solar System " To commemorate completion of the first reconnaissance mapping of the solar system." The image at right shows the whole poster, at less than ideal exposure—but you get the idea. The planets are shown in in true relative size, along with their moons (which are usually enlarged relative to the planets). Each are drawn with as much detail as is available from recent NASA flyby missions, an impressive amount of detail in most cases.
The reverse side gives much additional detail. The sample shown at right shows you Mercury and Venus, with a bit of the Earth in the corner. Because of the thick cloud cover on Venus, the image you see is based on radar scans of the surface.
Size: About 27 x 33 inches. Rolled. Paper.
U.S. Geological Survey, 1994. New.
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National Geographic The Earth's MoonNational Geographic's classic map of the Moon, first compiled after the end of the Apollo program. Shows both front and back sides, with great detail of craters and seas. Supplementary notes list all Apollo moon flights, with landing spots keyed and shown on the map. Also explains moon phases, eclipses, and the effects of gravitation on the earth/moon orbits.
Size: about 42 x 28 inches. Rolled. Paper.
National Geographic Maps, 2004. New.
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National Geographic Mars RevealedBased on a mosaic of about 1000 images taken by the Mars Orbiter Camera since 1999, the red planet is here mapped in sharp detail. It shows, among other things, ancient canyons believed to have been carved by flowing water at some remote time, and the current ice caps. (See image at left.)
The reverse side is more of an educational poster, with multiple images and diagrams depicting aspects of the geography of Mars, accompanied by text which explains the features. (Image at right).
The reverse side is more of an educational poster, with multiple images and diagrams depicting aspects of the geography of Mars, accompanied by text which explains the features. (Image at right).Size: about 31 x 20 inches. Rolled. Paper.
National Geographic Maps, 2001. New.
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Planispheres
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The Miller Planisphere
Large, Latitude 30 degrees north
Planispheres are a wonderful way to learn the major stars and constellations. They are a plastic disc with a rotating cover. The cover has a window which, when set at the proper time and day, shows you exactly which stars are visible (assuming clear skies, it's night, and you aren't inside a building). Includes information on where to find the planets through the next few years. All three models I sell are useful for the Northern Hemisphere, but will be more accurate if you buy the model designed for your latitude. 30 degrees north is best for the southern portion of the US, south of Santa Barbara, Prescott, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Little Rock, Chattanooga, Greenville, and Fayetteville.
Datalizer, 2005. 10½ inches in diameter, comes with plastic pouch. New.
Item #953-30. Shipping weight: 0.7 lb. Your price: $12.00
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The Miller Planisphere
Large, Latitude 40 degrees north
This is the best model for the area north of the cities listed above, and south of the cities of Salem, Oregon; Yellowstone National Park; Minneapolis; and Bangor, Maine.
Datalizer, 2005. 10½ inches in diameter, comes with plastic pouch. New.
Item #953-40. Shipping weight: 0.7 lb. Your price: $12.00
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The Miller Planisphere
Large, Latitude 50 degrees north
As above. This is the best model for the far northern United States (northernmost Washington to Michigan, plus northern Maine north of the New Hampshire border with Canada) and southern Canada.
Datalizer, 2002. 10½ inches in diameter, comes with plastic pouch. New.
Item #953-50. Shipping weight: 0.7 lb. Your price: $12.00
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Miller Planisphere
Small, Latitude 30 degrees north
A jacket pocket version of the large model above, with smaller print and fewer stars, but handier to take backpacking. Unlike the large models, does not include information on planet finding.
Datalizer Slide Charts, 1988. 5½ inches in diameter. New.
Item #951-30. Shipping weight: 0.2 lb. Your price: $5.75
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Miller Planisphere
Small, Latitude 40 degrees north
As above, best for areas between 35 and 45 degrees north latitude.
Item # 951-40. Shipping weight: 0.2 lb. Your price: $5.75
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Miller Planisphere
Small, Latitude 50 degrees north
As above, best for areas between 45 and 55 degrees north latitude.
Item # 951-50. Shipping weight: 0.2 lb. Your price: $5.75
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