Ideal Gift for Astronomers

An ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers, the perfect ebook for stargazing.

Comprehensive Handbook

A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2026.

Diagrams and Visibility

Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa.

Content Includes

Advice on where to start looking

Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see

Special, detailed charts for positions of planets, minor planets and comets in 2026

Seasonal charts

Details of dark sky sites

Details of objects and events you might see in 2026

Diagrams of notable events visible from Australia, and some for New Zealand and South Africa

Additional Guides

Also 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.