Im interested in picking up constellation. are there any websites that provide information for newbies?

i would like to figure out my coordinate and be able to figure out what constellations are visible from my specific location. in a fun way.



thanks in advane!Im interested in picking up constellation. are there any websites that provide information for newbies?The site in the source will generate star maps for your location on any particular night and time.Im interested in picking up constellation. are there any websites that provide information for newbies?go to:



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they have exactly what you need!Im interested in picking up constellation. are there any websites that provide information for newbies?http://www.stellarium.org/

This should help you. Great Freeware that is interactive. You tell it where you are and it will tell you what you see. Enjoy!



Edit: Another good one is

http://www.earth.google.com

there is a sky feature on a button on the tool bar and that is really good too.Im interested in picking up constellation. are there any websites that provide information for newbies?
My favorite book on the subject is "The Stars: A New Way to See Them" by H.A. Rey. Yes, this is the same guy who wrote the "Curious George" series... But "The Stars" is a great book!