Orion Planetary Observing Guide Kit (Mars, Saturn, Jupiter)

These indispensable guides to three of the most enticing planetary targets in our solar system are perfect for stargazers of all ages and skill sets. This value-packed kit includes the Orion Mars Map & Observing Guide, Jupiter Map & Observing Guide, and the Saturn Map & Observing Guide. Whether you're just starting to stargaze, or are a seasoned hobbyist, you'll appreciate the detailed images and useful information found in each of the three maps.   

The included Mars Map & Observing Guide is packed with helpful tips and suggestions

Explore our next-door neighbor planet Mars like never before with the Orion Mars Map & Observing Guide. This detailed map will help you locate and identify intriguing Martian features, and it will also help you learn interesting facts about the red planet. Use the map to identify classical albedo features (light and dark regions) observed with a telescope. It also identifies over 150 Martian features using modern nomenclature.

Use the Jupiter Map & Observing Guide to optimize Jovian views.

Gigantic Jupiter and its four brightest moons; Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto are great telescopic targets for backyard astronomers, and the Orion Jupiter Map & Observing Guide is a great tool for backyard astronomers of all skill levels. With its bold equatorial cloud belts and swirling storms including the famous Great Red Spot, the planet Jupiter is an ideal telescopic target for beginners and experienced stargazers alike.

The Saturn Map & Observing Guide

Ringed Saturn is one of the most exciting objects to observe through a telescope, and we've packed the tri-fold Saturn Map & Observing Guide with beautiful images and useful tips to help you get the most out of each view of Saturn. With this Map & Observing Guide at your side, you'll learn interesting information about Saturn's many moons, its extensive ring system, ring tilt cycle, and more.

Each of the three included Maps & Observing Guides measure 25.25" x 11" when unfolded, and they each fold up to a convenient 8.5" x 11" size for storage and transport. Each map is plastic laminated for long-lasting durability as well as protection against dew, dirt, and the occasional coffee spill.