Catalogue of Mean UBV Data on Stars
Catalogue of Mean UBV Data on Stars

Author: Jean-Claude Mermilliod

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-12-01

Total Pages: 1390

ISBN-13: 1461384362

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This catalog contains data on the magnitudes of more than 100,000 stars in the Galaxy. For each star listed, the catalog gives the position, identification, and ultraviolet, blue and visual magnitude from photoelectric measurements. The measurements from which these mean values were computed were collected from observations published between 1953 and 1992. The volume includes more than 1400 references.

Sky Guide Southern Africa – 2024
Sky Guide Southern Africa – 2024

Author: Astronomical Handbook for SA

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2023-11-14

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 177584868X

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Published annually, Sky Guide Southern Africa is a practical resource for all stargazers, whether novice, amateur or professional. It highlights the cosmic events for each month of the upcoming year, including planetary movements, predicted eclipses and meteor showers. Star charts plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and constellations. The guide contains a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, with photos, diagrams, charts and images. Sales points: Contains the latest information and predictions. Includes tips on basic stargazing. Excellent value for money – packed with charts, illustrations and images. User-friendly diagrams for locating objects in the sky. Attractive astrophotography gallery.