Download or read book The Australian Guide to Stargazing written by Gregg D. Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on incredible scientific discoveries, The Australian Guide to Stargazing teaches the novice in clear and simple terms the basics of stargazing in the Southern Hemisphere - how to find and observe planets, lunar features, eclipses, meteors, constellations, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Includes: Explanatory diagrams, photographs and detailed eyepiece drawings of objects as seen in amateur telescopes, star maps and an explanation of astronomical terms, advice on choosing equipment and tips on reducing light pollution.