2024 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
2024 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
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A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars, and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere, with 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2024. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and includes advice on where to start looking, easy-to-use star maps, special charts, and details of dark sky sites and objects.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
The perfect gift for both amateur and seasoned astronomers, this comprehensive handbook provides a complete guide to the planets, stars, and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. Spanning 6 pages for each month, from January to December 2024, this book offers a detailed exploration of the celestial wonders that grace the night sky.
Diagrams in the book are specifically designed for the latitude of southern Australia, but they also include events that can be observed from New Zealand and South Africa. Written and illustrated by renowned astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, this book offers a wealth of information and insights into the world of astronomy.
Content includes:
Advice on where to start looking for celestial objects
Easy-to-use star maps for each month, accompanied by descriptions of what to see
Special, detailed charts for the positions of planets, minor planets, and comets in 2024
Seasonal charts to help you plan your stargazing activities
Details of dark sky sites and their significance
Details of objects and events you might witness in 2024, including notable celestial occurrences visible from Australia, as well as some for New Zealand and South Africa
Diagrams of notable events that will grace the skies above Britain and Ireland
Diagrams of notable events that will grace the skies above North America
In addition to this comprehensive handbook, the authors also offer two other valuable resources:
A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and Ireland
A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above North America
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced astronomer, this book is an essential companion for your stargazing adventures. So why wait? Get your copy today and embark on a journey of discovery and wonder!
Weight: 170g
Dimension: 210 x 148 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008619619
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