Books & Publications

A handy guide to go along with your new scope! 

Starry Night 8 has been retooled from the inside out to best meet the needs of the modern amateur astronomer!  With a stunning new object database, incredible integration to cloud services, and tons of new, intelligent features, Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack 8 sets you up for observing success like never before!

• An ideal reference for observing ringed Saturn and its brightest moons
• Identifies atmospheric features of Saturn using standard nomenclature
• Includes lists of all Saturn oppositions, observable conjunctions from 2014 to 2020
• Lists best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Saturn
• Plastic-laminated for durability, the Saturn Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability

Marking the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's `small step' this beautiful book explores people's fascination with our only natural satellite.

By reading Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope, you will become more informed and better positioned to make the right choice, the first time.

MARS OBSERVATION KIT

Visual Lunar and Planetary Astronomy is a comprehensive modern treatment of visual lunar and planetary astronomy, showing that even in the age of space telescopes and interplanetary probes it is still possible to contribute scientifically with no more than a moderately-priced commercially made astronomical telescope.

The Simpson & Day Field Guide to the Birds of Australia is one of the main national bird field guides used by Australian birders.

The perfect gift for the artistic astronomer!