The NASA Star Finder charts are constructed based on the visible night sky at 34 N Latitude, and as far north of the equator as los angels, California. Will the constellations on the star finder chart shift in the sky if you observe the night sky from further south?
Yes, the constellations on the star finder chart will shift in the sky if you observe the night sky from further south. As you move closer to the equator or towards the southern hemisphere, the positions of the stars and constellations will change. The celestial sphere appears to rotate around the Earth's axis, and your perspective from a different latitude will cause the stars to appear in different positions relative to the horizon. Therefore, if you observe the night sky from a location further south, you will see different constellations than what is depicted on the star finder chart designed for 34 N latitude.
