Step 3: The controls and resolution should be set such that (i) the atmosphere is ON (ii) the names of planets are listed, (iii) the entire sky is.View the planets, which often go below the horizon at later times. We shall use three different times to view the night sky, 8 PM and 10 PM. The time by using the time control option. Step 2: Determine the latitude/longitude of your city from internet (26deg, 24’ N, 80deg 25’ E for Kanpur).The resolution of the window may be adjusted by using the middle key on the The window may be moved up or down by using the left click on the mouse. The control options are given at the bottom left of the window.

Become familiar with the different controls. Step 1: Start the software Stellarium.The objects in the map with the directly observable night sky with naked eye. In the map you will identify astronomical objects such as planets, stars, nebula, milky way etc. To become familiar with the astronomical objects visible to naked eye in the night sky using the software Stellarium.

Stellarium sky map