> even using an app like Stellarium feels a bit like cheating.

Personally, I have no computers, phones or any electronic crap when I'm observing the sky. Just me and a manual telescope.

I look at the sky to get away from all that shite.

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voidUpdate an hour ago | parent [-]

How do you locate celestial bodies like that? Is it just a case of paper maps and a compass?

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GJim 41 minutes ago | parent [-]

You really need to ask?

Lets just say there is no need for a compass!

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voidUpdate 36 minutes ago | parent [-]

Yes, I really need to ask. How does one locate Saturn in the night sky without an electronic aid?

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GJim 23 minutes ago | parent [-]

> How does one locate Saturn in the night sky without an electronic aid?

Seriously?

You mean that _really_ bright star that is out of place on your constellation map / planisphere?

It's a planet.

Look at it and see which one it is. (BTW: Look at it a few nights later as it moves to work out its trajectory. Congratulations, you can now identify which planet it is anytime, no telescope needed.)

	▲	firmretention 6 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		SERIOUSLY?! You'd be surprised how few people know you can easily spot planets with the naked eye, in addition to many other little interesting things in life. You react as if he didn't know how to his shoes.