$29.95

The Southern Sky Guide Third Edition
David Ellyard and Wil Tirion

2008

This unique and accessible book provides a handy reference to the skies visible from the countries of the southern hemisphere. Amateur astronomers or casual observers of the night sky will have easy access to the star charts of world famous astronomical cartographer Wil Tirion, prepared especially for this volume. Television astronomer David Ellyard has contributed a detailed explanatory text to accompany the charts, together with a general introduction to the study of the night sky, including the moon and planets.

ISBN9780521714051

$12.50

Spirit of the Night Sky
Laksar Burra (Available in English and Japanese)

This book aims to give a basic, easy to follow guide to the stars and constellations of Australia's night skies, looking up from down under, interweaving myth, mystery and science from around the world to convey the sense of awe experienced by stargazers past and present.

$7.95

Southern Night Sky Pocket Traveller

An introduction to prominent stars and constellations in a glow in the dark fold-out chart.

$10.95

Planisphere

Shows all the major constellations and stars for latitude 35 degrees south.

Produced by the Perth Observatory

Australian Backyard Astronomy

Dr Ragbir Bhathal and Jenny Bhathal

Written by award-winning writer and astrophysicist Dr Bhathal and his daughter, Australian Backyard Astronomy reveals Australia’s Aboriginal and European night-sky heritage to children from their own backyards. Generously illustrated, younger readers will be occupied for hours with interesting facts and projects that are fun and practical. Older readers will enjoy the more detailed explanations and links to extra information through the National Library of Australia’s website.

Meteorites: A Journey Through Space And Time

Alex Bevan and john De Laeter

This comprehensive book is an expertly guided look at meteorites, and the wealth of information they hold for scientists. The authors trace the formation and the breakup of planets, asteroids and comets from which meteorites have originated. An exciting new era of space exploration planned for this century is dicussed, as is recent evidence from a Martian meteorite, which raises provocative questions about life on the red planet.

Amazing Facts About Australia’s Southern Skies  

Dr Doug Welch

Part of the Steve Parish “Amazing Facts” series, this book presents informative facts, photographs, illustrations and easy-to-understand diagrams to help you learn about the constellations visible in our night sky.

The Usborne Internet-Linked Book of Astronomy and Space

Lisa Miles and Alastair Smith

An internet-linked book contains descriptions of websites you can visit to take you further into a subject in a fun and informative way. This ability, along with the book, gives you a breath-taking surface-eye view of the planets. See stars exploding, black holes forming, and zoom through the solar system with comets and asteroids. Navigate the night sky using clear, detailed maps.    

Introducing The Universe

Felix Pirani and Christine Roche

From Aristotle to Newton, Einstein and quantum mechanics, Introducing The Universe recounts the revolutions in physics and astronomy that underlie the present-day scientific picture of the Universe. It describes the scale of things, from atoms to galactic superclusters, and sketches the cosmological theories, based on Einstein's general relatively, used to describe the Universe's expansion. The book also discusses the significance of the cosmic background satellite observations, and explains why current theories have nothing reliable to say about whether the Universe had a 'beginning'.  

Western Australian Astronomy Almanac

Perth Observatory

This almanac contains a wealth of astronomical information, designed and tabulated for use right here in Western Australia. This almanac is a useful resource for all budding and experienced astronomers alike.

Sorry! 2009 Astronomy Almanac is UNAVAILABLE. Please contact the Perth Observatory on 92938255.

A Walk Through The Southern Sky: A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends

Milton D. Heifetz and Wil Tirion

What star is that? Where is the Southern Cross? Who was Orion? A Walk Through the Southern Sky is a beautiful guide to pathways in the night sky which answers these questions and many more. Its unique simplified maps make it easy to find by eye the constellations and the stars within them. Clear instructions guide the user on how to gauge sizes and distances, and how to move easily between constellations. No equipment is needed to use this guide. Perfect for beginners

Meteorites Second Edition

Sarah Russel and Monica Grady

Provides an introduction to the science of meteorites and what they can tell us about astronomy and planetary science. It is aimes at readers of all ages.

Published by the Natural History Museum, London

ISBN 9780565091682