Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
West at the second star
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 04/07/02
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Can't tell north from south on a cloudy day? With this magnetic digital compass attached to your windshield or on your dashboard, you can navigate anywhere, anytime. It features a trip timer and is backlit for nighttime viewing. The compass attaches with suction cups. It costs $49, including batteries, at Brookstone stores, through the catalog (800-351-7222), and online at www.brookstone.com.
A starring role
When you need to find a star, collect your Stellarscope and StarPocket, get away from the city, and look up. These instruments show you the locations of more than 70 constellations and 40 of the brightest stars. They're each six inches long and adjust to your specific latitude, date, and time. The wider Stellarscope costs $39.95, and the StarPocket costs $29.95; both are available through the Plow & Hearth catalog (800-627-1712) and online at www.plowhearth.com and www.starsafaris.com. The Stellarscope is also available at www.ecowise.com and www.NormThompson.com; the StarPocket may also be found at www.weatheraffects.com.