Antares , as red as its mythological rival Mars , is the heart of the Scorpion. Its claws were chopped off by the Romans to make the tiny constellation Libra , or Balance. Using the star projector, introduce the constellation Sagittarius . Chiron the Centaur. Galactic center .
Star clusters rise like steam from the teapot.
General instructions . Examine your planisphere, front and back. Find the north, south, east and west horizons on the planisphere. Position yourself so that you face south . Star charts are usually designed for facing due south, optimized for about half-way up from the horizon.