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How to Use Constellation Sphere 3D Explorer - Step by Step
Start on Orion, switch Ursa Major / Crux / Summer Triangle sticks, scrub Mag limit, and click a star to read RA hours, Dec degrees, and V magnitude on the teaching sphere.
- Open Constellation Sphere 3D Explorer and wait for the sphere to paint.
- Drag to orbit, scroll or pinch to zoom, and keep the facts panel visible on wide screens.
- Tap Orion, Ursa Major, Crux, or Summer Triangle to highlight sticks.
- Use Mag limit and Hide grid to control density and the equatorial teaching grid.
- Click a named star so RA / Dec / V mag stay the reliable takeaway.
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