Stargazing Cards - Messier Catalog
Stargazing Cards - Messier Catalog
A box of 110 engaging flashcards inspired by the world’s most famous stargazing list – the Messier Catalog.
Portable and Practical Format. Skip the bulky books - simply grab the cards for the objects you want to observe, and you're ready for a streamlined stargazing experience.
Only Essential and Captivating Content. Each card delivers just the insights you need to explore the cosmos with ease, sparking curiosity without overwhelming detail.
Durable. Printed on thick cardstock with matte lamination and rounded corners, these cards are crafted to withstand all your stargazing adventures.
Optimized for Night Vision. Designed with night vision in mind, the text remains fully readable under red light, ensuring your eyes stay adapted to the darkness.
Card Size: 6.1 in × 4.4 in (15.5 cm × 11.2 cm)
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These cards are fantastic. They are printed on heavy stock material (I don't want to call it paper, because they are thick); they contain great details of information but not too much to bore you; and they can be read using a red light.
To top it off, the customer service at Cosmic Shards is amazing! I had an issue with the delivery (the USPS sent my order everywhere except my house). I emailed the Cosmic Shards Support Team and within minutes received a reply indicating they were sending me a replacement package via UPS. This was way beyond necessary, but greatly appreciated. Within 2 days I had the replacement Cards and a week later, the original order finally arrived, via USPS. I volunteer at an observatory, so we used the 2nd set of Cards as a raffle prize. When I mentioned this to the Cosmic Shards Support Team, they replied "We’re thrilled that we could help raise funds for the Observatory! Our mission is to spread a love for astronomy far and wide, and we’re honored to contribute in this way."
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the product. And if anyone were to have an issue with the product, the Cosmic Shards Support Team will go above and beyond, so you have no risk!
Well made with plenty of useful information
Super well-made object. In the age of the internet, it has become difficult to find the Messier catalog, and having it at hand is a real plus (and a pleasure). The cards are very pleasant to handle, whether to prepare an evening of observation or just to document yourself. It looks a bit like a board game. The classification by season rather than by numerical order is well thought out.
On each card, I particularly like, in addition to the basic (but complete) information, the three "interesing facts", which bring an original plus, as well as the representation of the object in an eyepiece (even if it is a Stelvision simulation, it helps when you are looking for the object!). Really, really nic
These cards are fantastic - I've been looking for something like this for years, as I am a novice for star gazing - They will come in very handy
These cards are great! They are perfect size at 4”x6” and not too small. Detailed information about the Messier object on both sides of the card including a Telrad of Quickfinder red reticle printed on the card at the constellation assisting where to slew to within the constellation and how far to move. They are laminated so they won’t get wet either. That are like having a detailed star chart book with you, but unbound and the cards are the pages. Very please with the set I just received.