| Author: | Nick Lomb | ISBN: | 9781863172011 |
| Publisher: | MAAS Media | Publication: | November 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | MAAS Media | Language: | English |
| Author: | Nick Lomb |
| ISBN: | 9781863172011 |
| Publisher: | MAAS Media |
| Publication: | November 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | MAAS Media |
| Language: | English |
Compact and easy to use, this popular guide by well-known astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb has been providing stargazers with everything they need to know about the southern night sky for over 25 years. The 2018 guide contains monthly astronomy maps, viewing tips and highlights, and details of the year’s exciting celestial events.Wherever you are in Australia or New Zealand, easy calculations allow you to estimate local rise and set times for the Sun, Moon, and planets. The 2018 Australasian Sky Guide also provides information on the solar system, updated with the latest findings from space probes.Published annually, the Australasian Sky Guide continues to be a favourite with photographers, event planners, sports organisers, teachers, students — and anyone who looks up at the stars and wants to know more. Highlights for 2018:Total eclipses of the Moon in January and JulyMars near its rival Antares in FebruaryMars closest to Earth for 15 years in JulyAll five naked eye planets visible in July and OctoberPossible naked eye comet in December.
Compact and easy to use, this popular guide by well-known astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb has been providing stargazers with everything they need to know about the southern night sky for over 25 years. The 2018 guide contains monthly astronomy maps, viewing tips and highlights, and details of the year’s exciting celestial events.Wherever you are in Australia or New Zealand, easy calculations allow you to estimate local rise and set times for the Sun, Moon, and planets. The 2018 Australasian Sky Guide also provides information on the solar system, updated with the latest findings from space probes.Published annually, the Australasian Sky Guide continues to be a favourite with photographers, event planners, sports organisers, teachers, students — and anyone who looks up at the stars and wants to know more. Highlights for 2018:Total eclipses of the Moon in January and JulyMars near its rival Antares in FebruaryMars closest to Earth for 15 years in JulyAll five naked eye planets visible in July and OctoberPossible naked eye comet in December.
