Night skies of Southern Africa was first published in 1987 and reprinted 11 times. It became the standard reference for enthusiasts in the region, but has been out of print for more than 10 years. This enlarged, new-format edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate the latest findings and advances in the science of astronomy. Freshly designed, with many new full-colour images, it still offers the same standards of reliability and usability and so much more. Features of the book are: Clear text written ...
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Night skies of Southern Africa was first published in 1987 and reprinted 11 times. It became the standard reference for enthusiasts in the region, but has been out of print for more than 10 years. This enlarged, new-format edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate the latest findings and advances in the science of astronomy. Freshly designed, with many new full-colour images, it still offers the same standards of reliability and usability and so much more. Features of the book are: Clear text written for the non-specialist sky-watcher; many new photographs and explanatory diagrams; a new set of star maps designed for use from southern Africa, allowing for the easy identification of more than 5 000 stars; latest information about the planets, Milky way, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, etc. This new edition is set to enjoy the acclaim and popularity of the earlier book, and will be welcomed by astronomy enthusiasts.
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