Atlas of the Southern Night Sky - 6th edition
| By | Steve Massey & Steve Quirk |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Page Extent | 304 |
| Imprint | New Holland Publishers |
| Release Date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Subject Classification | The natural world, country life & pets / Popular astronomy & space |
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.
A Beautifully illustrated with many tips and advice on how to both understand, observe and even pho- tograph 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.
Information on common telescope designs and tips for observing the night sky.
Over 100 Star Charts and Maps
Take a tour of the most fascinating celestial objects with accessible star charts and maps of planets. Each full colour chart presents realistic visual star brightness for most urban areas and keys to objects visible with most small- to medium-size telescopes.
Hundreds of Images
Images taken by the authors and other Southern Hemisphere astronomers show what can be achieved by amateurs using cost-effective cameras and telescopes.
The Solar System
Maps to navigate the primary features of the Moon plus a comprehensive table of lunar targets accessible with most telescopes. How to observe the Sun, our family of planets, meteor showers, asteroids and comets.
Telescopes and Photographing the Stars
Packed with information on telescopes, binoculars and other accessories for getting the most out of a night under the southern stars. Plus information on astroimaging and processing pictures on your computer.
Steve Massey
Steve began his love affair with the night sky as a nine-year-old stargazer in the back yard of his family home. During the following 35 years, he has pursued his astronomical interests on both amateur and professional levels. He has gained worldwide recognition as being among the handful who pioneered the use of video technology as an effective and popular medium for imaging the night sky, and was an invited contributor on the subject in the Oxford Astronomy Encyclopedia. Steve is an occasional guest speaker at clubs, universities and in the broadcast media. The asteroid 14420 Massey (1991 SM) was named after him.
Steve Quirk
Steve first took an interest in cocktails when serving in the navy. He found himself experimenting with all types of spirit and liqueurs and creating his own recipes to share with friends and family. He began to compile as many recipes as he could find and his hobby soon became an obsession. After three years he has created the most comprehensive collection of cocktail recipes around.
