2026 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere : A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2026.

The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers.A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2026.Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa.Written and illustrated by astronomical experts.Content includes:Advice on where to start lookingEasy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to seeSpecial, detailed charts for positions of planets, minor planets and comets in 2026Seasonal chartsDetails of dark sky sitesDetails of objects and events you might see in 2026Diagrams of notable events visible from Australia, and some for New Zealand and South AfricaAlso available: A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and Ireland and A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above North America.