Once you know how to use a star map, finding your way around the night sky is easy. Credit: Creators.com illustration I’ve been finding my way around the night sky with a star map for more than ...

And to help organize the heavens into recognizable segments, traditional star patterns are outlined by lines. Simple enough so far. But putting a star map to use is where many people give up.

But using a star map under the night sky is where many people become frustrated. The trick is that, unlike a roadmap, which is held in a normal reading position, a star map must be held overhead ...

"Our approach gives astronomers an idea of how many spots a star might have, where they are located, and how bright or dark ...

To get around, you need a good map. Here’s some steps on using a star map. There is more than one kind. Some focus on the constellations, and others go deeper into the sky to allow you to locate ...

To get around, you need a good map. Here’s some steps on using a star map. There is more than one kind. Some focus on the constellations, and others go deeper into the sky to allow you to locate ...