Mapping the Northern Sky

Florian Winkler created a detailed star map of the Northern Hemisphere that accurately plots star positions, brightness, constellations, and deep-sky objects using data from Stellarium and other astronomical databases. The map uses a stereographic projection centered on Polaris (the North Star) and includes celestial coordinate grids similar to latitude and longitude, along with an ecliptic line showing the path of the Sun and planets. Winkler's work combines centuries of astronomical knowledge with modern cartography to create a comprehensive yet visually accessible guide to the night sky.