2024 Australasian Sky Guide

Nick Lomb

$24.99

Paperback

In stock
Ready to ship

QTY:

English

New South Books
01 October 2023

Mathematics & Sciences; Astronomy, space & time

Series: Australasian Sky Guide

All you need to know about the night sky

This popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb provides stargazers with everything they need to know about the southern night sky. It contains the latest information on the solar system, historical features, monthly sky maps, details of the year’s exciting celestial events, and viewing tips for city dwellers. 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 2024 Australasian Sky Guide also includes a feature by Uncle Ghillar Michael Anderson on the stars and Euahlayi Law.

2024 HIGHLIGHTS

Venus near Saturn in March

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower in May Occultation of Saturn in June

Mars near Jupiter in August Supermoon in September and October

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) in October Geminid meteor shower in December

‘When does the Sun set tonight? Which constellations will I see after dark? Are any planets visible? If these are questions that come to mind when you think about the night sky, this is definitely the guidebook for you. Compact and easy to use, you can carry it with you whenever you’re out and about under the stars.’ — Professor Fred Watson AM, Australia’s first Astronomer-at-large.

By: Nick Lomb
Imprint: New South Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9781742238142
ISBN 10: 1742238149
Series: Australasian Sky Guide
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nick Lomb spent over 30 years at Sydney Observatory. He curated numerous exhibitions and was a frequent commentator on astronomical events in the southern sky. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Queensland and researches the history of Australian astronomy. Nick was a regular contributor to the Observatory's blog and has been the author of the annual Sky Guide since 1991. He has authored and co-authored several books, including Transit of Venus: 1631 to the Present (UNSW Press, 2011), The Story of Sydney Observatory (MAAS Media, 2018) and the upcoming Eclipse Chasers (CSIRO Publishing, 2023).