Alpha 2000 PLUS Star Finder

You now have in your hands a quality star finder, that is to say an authentic practical and versatile astronomical calculation instrument. It's not a toy, but you'll get hours of fun out of it once you've mastered it. It is the inseparable companion of any amateur astronomer, whether beginner or experienced.

We also think that astrologers interested in the astronomical bases of their art will also find what they are looking for. It will provide appreciable services in celestial navigation. In short, from the dreamer to the enthusiast, all those who turn their gaze to the sky will make great use of it.

As for this accompanying brochure, it is primarily aimed at the novice who, however, would benefit from putting into practice the advice given in the First Section and on the back of the star finder itself before continuing. Anyone who has already learned about astronomy will probably find new applications for their star searcher in the sections that follow. Finally, let us mention that certain calculations described in the last section are only feasible numerically... or with the Alpha 2000+ star finder.

The Alpha 2000+ star finder is intended to be an instrument that allows amateur astronomers to organize their research. All stars from the first to the fourth magnitude and a few of the fifth magnitude are included. All these stars are visible to the naked eye. In addition, the informed amateur astronomer will be able to observe, using a telescope, celestial objects such as those listed in the Messier catalog (e.g. M42) and some of the “New General Catalogue” (e.g. 7000 ). The Alpha 2000+ star finder also allows the identification of several double and variable stars.


The Alpha 2000 star finder is a simple instrument that allows you to locate stars and constellations. A real planetarium. Features: time disk; calendar disk; graduation of right ascension; graduated declination rule; internal time disc for calculations and 28-page explanatory booklet.