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EXPANDED AND REVISEDA comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2020.Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa.Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion.Content includes:• Advice on where to start looking• Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see• NEW Special, detailed charts for positions of planets, minor planets and comets in 2020• NEW Seasonal charts• NEW Details of dark sky sites• Details of objects and events you might see in 2020• Diagrams of notable events visible from Australia, and some for New Zealand and South Africa

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EXPANDED AND REVISED “This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price” Astronomy NowThe bestselling, practical guide to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. 6 pages per month January-December 2020. An easy introduction to stargazing and a useful reference for seasoned astronomers.Designed for Britain and Ireland but usable anywhere in the world between 40°N and 60°N, covering most of Europe, southern Canada and the northern United States.Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.Content includes:• Advice on where to start looking• Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see• NEW Special, detailed charts for positions of planets, minor planets and comets in 2020• NEW Seasonal charts• NEW Details of dark sky sites• Details of objects and events you might see in 2020