http://homepage.mac.com/graphicad1/theFWAS/Charts/FallConstellation.pdf
The link above is to a printable chart of constellations viewable from the Fort Wayne, IN region. It is specific to the Autumn months. Please check it out as it can really help to find constellations that are usually a little tricky to find.
Sky maps are a very neat thing. They show the placements of constellations and prominent stars in the sky as well as approximate times to see them best. If you really want to get a little more serious about finding constellations, get some sky maps. You can find them for nearly any region you can imagine, and you can get ones specific to the time of year you are stargazing.
The above sky map is tailored to a specific stargazing spot (which is a nice one) but this map can be used from any other location. If you bring a compass, this sky map can be used anywhere in the Northern Indiana region in the exact same fashion as if you were at the stargazing site indicated on the chart. Try printing this out and carry it with you the next time you can see some stars. You will be amazed at how many constellations you can find.
Micah
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