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The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2025. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts. Content includes: * Advice on where to start looking * Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see * Special, detailed charts for positions of planets, minor planets and comets in 2025 * Seasonal charts * Details of dark sky sites * Details of objects and events you might see in 2025 * Diagrams of notable events visible from Australia, and some for New Zealand and South Africa Also available: A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and Ireland and A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above North America.