Radmila Topalovic, Dominic Ford, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Collins Astronomy
Description
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers.
A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern
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hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2027.
Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa.
Written and illustrated by astronomical experts.
Content includes:
Advice on where to start looking
Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see
Special, detailed charts for positions of planets, minor planets and comets in 2027
Seasonal charts
Details of dark sky sites
Details of objects and events you might see in 2027
Diagrams of notable events visible from Australia, and some for New Zealand and South Africa
Also available: A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and Ireland and A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above North America.
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