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Can the SC001 chart be used to learn the constellations?
It can be used by itself in learning the constellations, although it is not quite as convenient as the star wheel. The SC001 chart only goes up to a declination of 60 degrees.
What is the difference between the SC001 and sc002 charts?
It can be used by itself in learning the constellations, although it is not quite as convenient as the star wheel. The SC001 chart only goes up to a declination of 60 degrees. The part of the sky north of declination 60d to the North Celestial Pole is covered by the accompanying SC002 chart.
How does the SC001 show the magnitudes of stars?
The SC001 shows the magnitudes of stars by the size of the dot representing the star. The correspondence between the magnitude of a star and the size of its plotted symbol is shown in the scale on the lower right edge of the chart.
What is the difference between the star wheel and SC001?
The SC001 is useful for showing the coordinates and names of a large number of stars. It can be used by itself in learning the constellations, although it is not quite as convenient as the star wheel. The SC001 chart only goes up to a declination of 60 degrees.