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!. With hundreds of full colour star charts and maps of the Moon and planets of our Solar System, this book will ensure you
get the most out of a pair of binoculars or a small telescope from suburban and dark country sky locations.
With a wonderful forward by Dr. Fred Watson
(astronomer in charge) of the Anglo-Australian Observatory,
both the authors are well established Australian amateur astronomers both as writers and in practical astrophotography
and science achievements.
Steve Massey is one of Australia's most prolific popular authors on astronomy including books published overseas and five other titles here in
Australia.
Steve Quirk is a renowned veteran of astrophotography and
holds a deep interest in those objects rarely photographed
by others yet also quite accessible to the average observer.
Beautifully illustrated with many tips and advice on how to both understand, observe and even photograph the night sky, including the stars,
galaxies, nebulae, Sun, Moon, asteroids, comets and planets from the back yard, this book is your essential guide and reference to the celestial
wonders of the Southern Night Sky.
Including contributions by several southern hemisphere amateur astronomers,
the illustrations, star maps, lunar, planetary and deep sky images are produced by the authors.
Information on common
telescope designs and tips for observing the night sky.
Information on cameras for astro-photography and tips on image processing.
Atlas of the Southern Night Sky
can be purchased from these outlets.
Release date: 1st August 2007:
