If you ever needed a book to help you explore the wonderful night skies from down under, be it Australia, South America, South Africa or New Zealand, this is it!
Over 100 Star Charts and Maps
Take a tour of the most fascinating celestial objects with accessible star charts and maps of planets. Each full colour chart presents realistic visual star brightness for most urban areas and keys to objects visible with most small to medium size telescopes.
Hundreds of Images
Images taken by the authors and other Southern Hemisphere astronomers show what can be achieved by amateurs using cost effective cameras and telescopes.
The Solar System
Maps to navigate the primary features of the Moon plus a comprehensive table of lunar targets accessible with most telescopes. How to observe the Sun, our family of planets, meteor showers, asteroids and comets.
Telescopes and Photographing the Stars
Packed with information on telescopes, binoculars and other accessories for getting the most out of a night under the southern stars. Plus information on astro-imaging and processing pictures on your computer.
Updated Sixth Edition, soft cover.