Print the constellation sky map. Use the all sky map index to find the date, time and all sky map to use. Locate constellation of all sky map.

Position this constellation sky map with the North, East, South and West edges in the right orientation.

Looking South

When looking South hold the constellation sky map the way the map was printed in front of you. The South edge of the constellation sky map is on the bottom and the South horizon is behind it in the distance. East is to your left, West is to your right and North is behind you.

Looking North between the zenith and Polaris

When looking North the constellation sky map is up side down from the way the map was printed. The constellation sky map page is held with the North edge at the bottom with the North horizon behind it in the distance. East is to your right, West is to your left and South is behind you.

Looking East

When looking East the constellation sky map is on its side with the East edge on the bottom. The constellation sky map page is held with the East edge at the bottom with the East horizon behind it in the distance. North is to your left, South is to your right and West is behind you.

Looking West

When looking West the constellation sky map is on its side with the West edge on the bottom. The constellation sky map page is held with the West edge at the bottom with the West horizon behind it in the distance. North is to your right, South is to your left and East is behind you.

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