You can buy them at science supply and telescope stores or online. Basically, something that will tell me where the planets are (from my location and time, obviously) as well as Messier objects, thats about all I would like hopefully with the capability of skychart printing. I’m looking for some (prefferbly) free software for helping me discover the cosmos. Skymaps are produced monthly, each with a list of interesting objects and basic instructions for using the map.
Here you can print out a free PDF version of the northern sky (for roughly latitude 40°, which is reasonable for much of the United States). 31.13: Star Chart and Sky Event Resources Index (Appendix M). Features include: celestial observing every night. One of the easiest is at the Skymaps website. Dozens of amateur astronomers, astronomy enthusiasts, and families will gather at Camp Cullom, near Mulberry, IN, for immersion in the hobby and camaraderie of astronomy at the 19th Indiana Family Star Party (IFSP).To obtain graphic charts of the sky over your head tonight, there are a number of free online resources.