Planispheres

[MJP]

I find a planisphere very useful except that both the ones I have have star and constellation names printed in black. They are almost impossible to read under red light.

Anyone know why they don't print them with white ink so they can be used without spoiling your night vision?

Mike

[LukeSkywatcher]

Phillips print theirs in yellow.

[cantab]

I have the little Phillips one, that has a black background with white stars and texts. (I don't recommend it though, it's too small.)

[LukeSkywatcher]

My Phillips is about 10" in diameter.