Astronomical Handbook for Southern Africa
Title | Astronomical Handbook for Southern Africa PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Astronomy |
ISBN |
Sky Guide Africa South 2022
Title | Sky Guide Africa South 2022 PDF eBook |
Author | Astronomical Society of Southern Africa |
Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
Pages | 238 |
Release | 2021-11-01 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1775847640 |
Sky Guide Africa South – 2022 is a practical resource for all astronomers, whether novice, amateur or professional. It covers the upcoming year’s planetary movements, predicted eclipses, meteor showers – any events and facets of the night sky that change annually. Star charts plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and constellations. The guide contains a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, with photos, diagrams, charts and images. Sales points: Contains the latest, most-up-to-date information; packed with charts, illustrations, images, tables, etc, includes tips on basic night-sky gazing, excellent value for money, updated layout – now more user friendly.
Sky Guide Southern Africa – 2024
Title | Sky Guide Southern Africa – 2024 PDF eBook |
Author | Astronomical Handbook for SA |
Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
Pages | 215 |
Release | 2023-11-14 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 177584868X |
Published annually, Sky Guide Southern Africa is a practical resource for all stargazers, whether novice, amateur or professional. It highlights the cosmic events for each month of the upcoming year, including planetary movements, predicted eclipses and meteor showers. Star charts plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and constellations. The guide contains a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, with photos, diagrams, charts and images. Sales points: Contains the latest information and predictions. Includes tips on basic stargazing. Excellent value for money – packed with charts, illustrations and images. User-friendly diagrams for locating objects in the sky. Attractive astrophotography gallery.
Sky Guide Southern Africa – 2025
Title | Sky Guide Southern Africa – 2025 PDF eBook |
Author | Astronomical Handbook for SA |
Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
Pages | 225 |
Release | 2024-11-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1779890109 |
Published annually, Sky Guide Southern Africa is a practical resource for all stargazers, whether novice, amateur or professional. It highlights the cosmic events for each month of the upcoming year, including planetary movements, predicted eclipses and meteor showers. Star charts plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and constellations. The guide contains a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, and includes photos, diagrams, charts and images. Sales points: A calendar for each month of the upcoming year highlights cosmic events (planetary movements, eclipses, etc.). Includes tips on basic stargazing. Excellent value for money – packed with charts, illustrations and images. User-friendly diagrams for locating objects in the sky. Attractive astrophotography gallery.
Sky Guide Southern Africa 2023
Title | Sky Guide Southern Africa 2023 PDF eBook |
Author | Astronomical Handbook for SA |
Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
Pages | 227 |
Release | 2022-11-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1775848124 |
Published annually, Sky Guide Southern Africa is a practical resource for all stargazers, whether novice, amateur or professional. It highlights the cosmic events for each month of the upcoming year, including planetary movements, predicted eclipses and meteor showers. Star charts plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and constellations. The guide contains a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, with photos, diagrams, charts and images. Sales points: Southern Africa’s most reliable stargazing guide; contains the latest information and predictions; packed with charts, illustrations and images; includes tips on basic stargazing; excellent value for money.
Night Skies of Southern Africa
Title | Night Skies of Southern Africa PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Mack |
Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
Pages | 115 |
Release | 2012-03-30 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1431701556 |
Star-watching enthusiasts as well as more seasoned astronomers will welcome this update of the popular Guide to Night Skies of Southern Africa, which provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to our solar system, the Milky Way galaxy and the expanding universe.
Aloes in Southern Africa
Title | Aloes in Southern Africa PDF eBook |
Author | Gideon Smith |
Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
Pages | 446 |
Release | 2011-11-05 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1920544445 |
Aloes are stately succulent plants that capture the allure of the African savanna. Aloes in Southern Africa explores the character and biology of African aloes, their habits, characteristic features and distribution in nature. It details 58 aloe and related species, cultivation and propagation, gardening styles and plants that flourish in different regions, plus medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses. Whether you are starting a garden, redeveloping one or simply looking to expand your knowledge of these fascinating succulents, Aloes in Southern Africa will prove an invaluable guide.