Storm Dunlop - 2019 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

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Sjbmgrtl, p.12 (Comet McNaught) [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sat_comet_WEB.jpg]

Basilicofresco, p.12 (Murchison Meteorite) [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Murchison_crop.jpg]

Damian Peach, Hamble, Hants; p.13 (Comet Lovejoy)

peresanz/Shutterstock; p.21 (Orion)

Arthur Page, p.27 (False Cross); p.33 (Crux & Coalsack); p.59 (Milky Way); p.63 (Grus); p.69 (Corona Australis)

European Southern Observatory, p.51 (Omega Centauri) [https://www.eso.org/public/images/eso1119b/]

European Southen Observatory, p.75 (SMC & 47 Tucanae) [https://www.eso.org/public/images/eso1714a/]

European Southern Observatory, p.87 (LMC over Paranal)

[https://www.eso.org/public/images/2016-04-04-paranal-magellan-cc/]

Steve Edberg, La Caada, California: all other constellation photographs

Books

Bone, Neil (1993), Observers Handbook: Meteors, George Philip, London & Sky Publ. Corp., Cambridge, Mass.

Cook, J., ed. (1999), The Hatfield Photographic Lunar Atlas, Springer-Verlag, New York

Dunlop, Storm (1999), Wild Guide to the Night Sky, HarperCollins, London

Dunlop, Storm (2012), Practical Astronomy, 3rd edn, Philips, London

Dunlop, Storm, Rkl, Antonin & Tirion, Wil (2005), Collins Atlas of the Night Sky, HarperCollins, London

Ellyard, David & Tirion, Wil (2008) Southern Sky Guide, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Heifetz, Milton & Tirion, Wil (2012), A Walk through the Southern Sky: A Guide to Stars, Consellations and Their

Legends, 3rd edn, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

OMeara, Stephen J. (2008), Observing the Night Sky with Binoculars, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Ridpath, Ian, ed. (2004), Nortons Star Atlas, 20th edn,Pi Press, New York

Ridpath, Ian, ed. (2003), Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy, 2nd edn, Oxford University Press, Oxford

Ridpath, Ian & Tirion, Wil (2004), Collins Gem - Stars, HarperCollins, London

Ridpath, Ian & Tirion, Wil (2011), Collins Pocket Guide Stars and Planets, 4th edn, HarperCollins, London

Ridpath, Ian & Tirion, Wil (2012), Monthly Sky Guide, 9th edn, Cambridge University Press

Rkl, Antonn (1990), Hamlyn Atlas of the Moon, Hamlyn, London & Astro Media Inc., Milwaukee

Rkl, Antonn (2004), Atlas of the Moon, Sky Publishing Corp., Cambridge, Mass.

Scagell, Robin (2000), Philips Stargazing with a Telescope, George Philip, London

Sky & Telescope (2017), Astronomy 2018, Australian Sky & Telescope, Quasar Publishing, Georges Hall, NSW

Tirion, Wil (2011), Cambridge Star Atlas, 4th edn, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Tirion, Wil & Sinnott, Roger (1999), Sky Atlas 2000.0, 2nd edn, Sky Publishing Corp., Cambridge, Mass. & Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Journals

Astronomy, Astro Media Corp., 21027 Crossroads Circle, P.O. Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612 USA. http://www.astronomy.com

Astronomy Now, Pole Star Publications, PO Box 175, Tonbridge, Kent TN10 4QX UK. http://www.astronomynow.com

Sky at Night Magazine, BBC publications, London. http://skyatnightmagazine.com

Sky & Telescope, Sky Publishing Corp., Cambridge, MA 02138-1200 USA. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/

Societies

British Astronomical Association, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0DU. http://www.britastro.org/

The principal British organization for amateur astronomers (with some professional members), particularly for those interested in carrying out observational programmes. Its membership is, however, worldwide. It publishes fully refereed, scientific papers and other material in its well-regarded journal.

Federation of Astronomical Societies, Secretary: Ken Sheldon, Whitehaven, Maytree Road, Lower Moor, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 2NY. http://www.fedastro.org.uk/fas/

An organization that is able to provide contact information for local astronomical societies in the United Kingdom.

Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ. http://www.ras.org.uk/

The premier astronomical society, with membership primarily drawn from professionals and experienced amateurs. It has an exceptional library and is a designated centre for the retention of certain classes of astronomical data. Its publications are the standard medium for dissemination of astronomical research.

Society for Popular Astronomy, 36 Fairway, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5DU.

http://www.popastro.com/

A society for astronomical beginners of all ages, which concentrates on increasing members understanding and enjoyment, but which does have some observational programmes. Its journal is entitled Popular Astronomy.

Software

Planetary, Stellar and Lunar Visibility, (Planetary and eclipse freeware): Alcyone Software, Germany. http://www.alcyone.de

Redshift, Redshift-Live. http://www.redshift-live.com/en/

Starry Night & Starry Night Pro, Sienna Software Inc., Toronto, Canada. http://www.starrynight.com

Internet sources

There are numerous sites with information about all aspects of astronomy, and all of those have numerous links. Although many amateur sites are excellent, treat any statements and data with caution. The sites listed below offer accurate information. Please note that the URLs may change. If so, use a good search engine, such as Google, to locate the information source.

Information

Astronomical data (inc. eclipses) HM Nautical Almanac Office: http://astro.ukho.gov.uk

Auroral information Michigan Tech: http://www.geo.mtu.edu/weather/aurora/

Comets JPL Solar System Dynamics: http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/

American Meteor Society: http://amsmeteors.org/

Deep-sky objects Saguaro Astronomy Club Database: http://www.virtualcolony.com/sac/

Eclipses: NASA Eclipse Page: http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse.html

Ice in Space (Southern Hemisphere Online Astronomy Forum) http://www.iceinspace.com.au/index.php?home

Moon (inc. Atlas) Inconstant Moon: http://www.inconstantmoon.com/

Planets Planetary Fact Sheets: http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/planetfact.html

Satellites (inc. International Space Station)

Heavens Above: http://www.heavens-above.com/

Visual Satellite Observer: http://www.satobs.org/

Star Chart http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/interactive-sky-watching-tools/interactive-sky-chart/

Whats Visible

Skyhound: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html