The field guide is identical in contents to the Northern Hemisphere version, only the graphics have been adapted to the Southern Hemisphere, and some textual revision.
Beginners will find it an entertaining way to
learn about the myths and the facts about each of the 88
constellations.
Amateur astronomers will find details on many binaries and other
stars worthy of investigation.
The ‘field guide’ is spiral bound, which means it lies flat, freeing the hands for scopes and binoculars.
The field guide is professionally printed at 1200 dpi and are a handy pocket size.
American and other international customers may charge their
order with American Express, Visa or Mastercard, or send a
postal money order.
For our American and other international customers, cheques
are not encouraged. However if you do choose to send a personal
cheque be aware that it will take four weeks to clear, delaying
the filling of your order a similar length of time.
Barring unusual weather or similar natural event, we promise that any order received before 2 p.m.
EST (weekdays) will be shipped the same day.
Features:
The Transition Date is adjusted for local Savings
Time, so it should be accurate all year round.
(The transition date is the day of the year
that
the given star will be due south at
midnight.)
Also the transition date is given for a specific star
for each constellation (e.g. alpha And, delta
Cnc).
Stars discovered to have their own planets are
included, with the planets' properties. Examples are
47 UMa and 70 Virginis.
The "Index of Other Deep Sky Objects" and the "Messier
Index" offer quick references of the best deep sky objects
listed in The Constellations Pocket Guide.
The "Variable Star List" gives dates of expected maxima forsignificant variable stars.
The "proper names" of 70 major stars are included in a
convenient reference, arranged alphabetically. Examples
are Altair (alpha Aquilae), Betelgeuse (alpha
Ori), and Schedar (alpha Cas).
The guide's graphics have white stars on a black sky:
A sample page from The Constellations Field Guide,
Southern Hemisphere Edition:
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Below the graph (left page of the guide) you'll find information on the most
important stars: the location (RA, Dec), distance in light years, visual magnitude, and star name - if any.
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few introductory pages are included, for those just beginning their
study of astronomy:
- A list of all constellations is given, as well as their Latin
genitive (the form used with stars, i.e., alpha Orionis).
- The Greek alphabet table, as found on my
web site, is replicated in the guide.
- First time users will appreciate the instructions on how to
use the graphics to find their way around the night skies.
- Guide-users are shown how to calculate where any star will
rise on the horizon at their particular location. (It really isn't
difficult!).
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Pricing details for
The Constellations Field
Guide, Southern Hemisphere Edition:
Please note that the
Field Guide and the Naked-Eye Sky Charts are sold separately, as the cost of packaging together is prohibitive.
The Field Guide is only $15.95, plus shipping. This price is for all purchasers, Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Only the shipping charges are different. Also, Canadians are charged in Canadian dollars, others in US Dollars.
Please note that we do not accept purchase
orders of any kind.
Order both guides
together --- The Constellations Field Guide and The Binocular
(and Naked Eye) Guide to the Stars, Southern Hemisphere Edition --- and save.
To place an order for the Field Guide, Southern Hemisphere Edition click on the appropriate link:
Canadian residents
Residents of the USA
The Rest of the World
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