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Star compass and star positions

Traditional Star compass with star positions.

This star compass shows some of the stars as they align with their houses. The star compass shows where the stars will rise and set on the celestial equator – slightly different for our horizon in Aotearoa.

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Rights: Te Tai Tokerau Tarai Waka Inc.
Published: 13 November 2014Size: 103.83 KB
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