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2021 Australasian sky guide, Dr Nick Lomb, Sydney Observatory, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

eng

Includes bibliographical references

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no index present

non fiction

2021 Australasian sky guide

Dr Nick Lomb, Sydney Observatory, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Compact, easy to use and reliable, this popular guide by well-known astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb has been providing stargazers with everything they need to know about the southern night sky for over 30 years. The 2021 guide contains the latest information and clear explanations on the solar system, a historical astronomy feature, monthly sky maps, viewing tips and highlights for city dwellers, and details of the year's exciting celestial events. 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 2021 Australasian Sky Guide also provides information on the solar system, updated with the latest findings from space probes. Published annually, the Sky Guide continues to be a favourite with photographers, event planners, sports organisers, teachers, students - and anyone who looks up at the stars and wants to know more

How to use this book -- Highlights for 2021 -- This year's events -- Future events -- Indigneous astronomy -- The Solar System -- The Moon -- Time -- The seasons -- The Southern Cross -- 2020 David Malin Awards -- Anniversaries -- Monthly stars and planets. December 2020 -- January 2021 -- February 2021 -- March 2021 -- April 2021 -- May 2021 -- June 2021 -- July 2021 -- August 2021 -- September 2021 -- October 2021 -- November 2021 -- December 2021 -- Further information -- Amateur astronomical societies -- Observatories and planetariums -- Glossary

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