Sky Guide Southern Africa 2026

SKU: 9781779890375
Sky Guide Southern Africa 2026

Sky Guide Southern Africa 2026

SKU: 9781779890375
Author: Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
Paperback·Ages 18+·Nature & Wildlife

The most trusted guide to the southern skies.

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Sky Guide Southern Africa 2026 is the annual stargazing guide for South African skies, compiled by the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa. It's a practical resource for novice, amateur and professional stargazers alike.

What's inside

  • A calendar for each month of 2026 highlighting cosmic events
  • Planetary movements, predicted eclipses and meteor showers
  • Seasonal star charts for identifying stars and constellations
  • Information on the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars
  • Tips on basic stargazing, with photos, diagrams and charts

Details

  • Author: Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
  • Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
  • Pages: 136
  • ISBN: 9781779890375

FAQs

Is Sky Guide written for the southern hemisphere?
Yes – it's made specifically for the night sky as seen from southern Africa.

Do I need a telescope?
No – many of the events and constellations can be seen with the naked eye or binoculars.

See all South African field guides.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
136
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Published
1 November 2025
Language
English
ISBN
9781779890375

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