Dr Nick Lomb (Sydney Observatory)
$16.95
[prices shown are in Australian dollars and include GST]
ISBN 978-1-86317-125-0
paperback, 112 pages, 213 x 135 mm
Includes sky maps, diagrams and tables
Publisher: Powerhouse Publishing
Distributor: Gary Allen Pty Ltd
Published: 20 October 2008
The 2009 Australian sky guide is a must have for the International Year of Astronomy, and the 400 year anniversary of Galileo's first observations of the night sky with a telescope.
A number of global events will take place over the year with the aim of inspiring public interest in astronomy and giving as many people as possible the opportunity to look at the sky through a telescope and get a better understanding of the universe.
=Keep up to date with next year’s amazing astronomical events with the release of the 2009 Australian sky guide, one of the most reliable, compact and easy to use sky guides on the market.
Information on all of the year’s astronomical activities, including a partial eclipse of the Sun on Australia Day and a number of close encounters between the planets, will ensure you never miss a celestial night show again.
Published annually by the Powerhouse Museum, the Australian sky guide contains everything you need to know about the night sky and features monthly star maps, diagrams and information on all of the planets, updated with the latest astronomical findings from around the world.
Recommended for photographers, event planners, sports organisers, teachers, students — and anyone who looks up at the stars and wants to know more.
“The Sky Guide is informative and easy to use for people of all ages and interests. It’s the celestial equivalent of a street directory,” explained author and curator of astronomy at Sydney Observatory, Dr Nick Lomb.
