Sky Map

A Sky Map is a map of the sky for any chart can be displayed on the screen. You can view a circular representation of the sky that was above the horizon, and another circular representation of the sky below the horizon in real time. This feature is animated.

These Sky Maps give you a better idea of what the sky actually looked like at the time of someone's birth than a traditional astrological chart wheel does, and can give you a new perspective and appreciation of the appearance of the sky. The ability to easily choose a perspective based on the ecliptic, equator, or horizon and to choose either a circular or rectangular presentation makes the Sky Maps feature of Sirius very flexible and easy to use.

In Sirius the constellations can be displayed, you can zoom in or out on the Sky Map to see greater detail, and you animate the Sky Map to watch it move! This beautiful Sky Map is a fabulous tool for teaching as well as for exploring how the planets are actually placed in relationship to particular fixed stars and constellations.

SIRIUS SKY MAP SAMPLE Below is the Circular Representation of the Sky Map: These circular representations give a fairly accurate image of how the sky actually looked. Because the computer screen and a piece of paper are in 2 dimensions and the stars in the sky are placed like lights inside a sphere, any representation on the computer screen or on a piece of paper is not completely accurate. Viewing the sky in 2 circular halves gives a rough approximation. This feature is animated so you can see the actual movement of the sky in real time.



Below is the Circular Representation of the Sky Map: You can also view the sky in a rectangular coordinate graph as well. You can also view the planets from the perspective of the ecliptic plane or equatorial plane, as well as the horizon plane. The ecliptic, equatorial, and horizon planes are also drawn in these Sky Maps, giving you a picture of how planets and fixed star positions vary depending on the coordinate system you use. This feature is animated so you can see the actual movement of the sky in real time.