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Bindings: Paperback
Date of Publication: 15/2/2001
Bibliographic Description:
2001 297 x 210 mm 96pp 5 tables 50 maps
This unique and accessible book provides a handy reference to the skies visible from the countries of the southern hemisphere for both amateur astronomers and casual observers. World famous astronomical cartographer Wil Tirion has teamed up with television astronomer David Ellyard to provide detailed charts of the southern sky throughout the year and clear explanatory text. For this new edition, the text has been thoroughly revised and new charts created to illustrate the legends behind the main constellations of the southern sky. Planet positions are provided up to 2010.
Contents
Using binoculars and telescopes; Observing the night sky; The panorama of the night sky; The turning of the night sky; Sun and moon; The planets; Satellites, comets and meteors; A variety of sights; The all sky charts; The constellation and sectional charts; Index.
Key Features
- New edition of the classic beginner's guide to the Southern Hemisphere skies
- Thoroughly revised, now including new charts illustrating the legends behind the main constellations of the southern sky
- Includes 24 whole sky charts throughout the year, and 20 sectional charts focusing on particular constellations.
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