| ISBN |
9781863172172 (paperback) |
| Dewey |
520 |
| Author |
Lomb, Nick author. |
| Title |
2021 Australasian sky guide / Dr Nick Lomb, Sydney Observatory, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences. |
| Published |
Ultimo, NSW : Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Media, 2020. |
| Physical description |
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 21 cm. |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (page 122) |
| Summary |
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. |
| Highlights for 2021: Venus close to Saturn and Jupiter February -- Supermoons in April and May -- Moon covers Venus in May -- Venus close to Mercury in May -- Venus close to Mars in July -- Partial eclipse of the Moon in November -- Partial eclipse of the Sun in December. |
| Subject |
Astronomy -- New South Wales -- Sydney -- Observers' manuals |
| Astronomy -- Australia -- Observers' manuals Sydney (N.S.W.) |
| Astronomy -- Australia -- Observers' manuals |
| Southern sky (Astronomy) |
| Southern sky (Astronomy) -- Observers' manuals |
| Astronomy -- Australia -- Charts, diagrams, etc |
| Australia |
| New South Wales -- Sydney |
| Additional author |
Powerhouse Museum issuing body. |
| Sydney Observatory associated name. |
