====== SALVAGE SPACE: NIGHT SKY MAPS ======

**What does the night sky look like from [[Niecti]]?**

At first glance, the night sky map from [[Niecti]] ([[Hipparcos 1368]]) looks much like Earth's.

Click to enlarge the night sky view looking toward Sol (center): \\
{{skymap.png?direct&600|Niecti nighttime sky map}}

**How different is that view the night sky of Earth?**

Mapping the constellation links seen from Earth onto the [[Niecti]] ([[Hipparcos 1368]]) night sky illustrates the difference 15 parsecs can make.

Click to enlarge the view looking toward Sol (center) with Earth's constellation members mapped: \\
{{skymap_and_constellations.png?direct&600|Niect nighttime sky map with Sol constellations}}

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