Sky Guide Africa South – 2016: Astronomical Handbook for Southern Africa
| By: | Africa, Astronomical Society of Southern |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Print ISBN: | 9781775842378 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781775842385 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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Sky Guide Africa South 2016 is a practical resource for astronomers, whether they be novice, amateur or professional. Enhanced by many photos, diagrams, charts and images, it features: The upcoming year’s planetary movements, predicted eclipses, meteor showers – any events and facets of the night sky that change annually. Star charts that plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and constellations. A wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars. An excellent list of useful websites and a comprehensive glossary. This annual publication is an invaluable resource for anyone who has even a passing interest in the night skies of southern Africa and is ‘… an absolute must for first-time star-gazers and professional astronomers alike’.