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Popular astronomy and nature books for Christmas. Star guides, Moon atlases, bird field guides and space books for kids, perfect on their own or paired with a telescope or binoculars. All in stock now, shipped Australia-wide or ready for click & collect from our Brisbane showroom. Or browse all our Christmas gift ideas.

Shop our most popular books and publications on astronomy, birdwatching and microscopy.

Whether it's a Moon map for a new telescope owner, an observing guide for a seasoned stargazer, or a field guide for the backyard birdwatcher, a good book is a gift they'll come back to again and again.

Orion Saturn Map and Observing Guide

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- 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
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Orion Mars Map and Observing guide

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- An indispensable reference guide for observing the "Red Planet"
- Identifies Martian features using classical albedo and modern nomenclature
- Lists all opposition and conjunction events from 2014 to 2020
- Recommends best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Mars
- Plastic-laminated for durability, the Mars Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability
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