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Star Finder

A star finder is a simple celestial map or globe that shows the positions of stars used for navigational purposes.

Collection:

Barritt-Serviss Star Finder
Cary Celestial Globe
DeMagnac Celestial Globe
Rabl Star Finder
Rude Star Finder (1921)
Rude Star Finder (2102-A)
Rude Star Finder (2102-B)
Rude Star Finder (2102-C)
Rude Star Finder (2102-D)
Rude Star Finder (British)
Simex Star Finder
Tamaya Celestial Globe