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Glossary | Media | General | Appropriate for latitude

The map is created for this latitude.

The view of the night sky changes with latitude. If you drive south, for example, you will see additional constellations.

Star charts are therefore produced for a given latitude. However, they are still valid for a wide range around this latitude.

For example, star charts for the German-speaking region are usually created for the 50th parallel north. However, they are equally valid from the North Sea to South Tirol.