NEW BOOK: 2027 Sky Guide Southern Africa
Sky Guide Southern Africa 2027, now in its 82nd year of publication, is the trusted annual handbook for stargazers of all levels, from beginners to experienced astronomers.
What sets Sky Guide apart is its uniquely southern African perspective. Produced in collaboration with the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA), it features expert astronomical calculations and celestial events specifically selected for observers in the region, providing valuable local information not readily available through online resources.
Packed with practical information, the 2027 edition includes:
- A Monthly Calendar showing planetary movements, predicted eclipses, meteor showers and other celestial events.
- Seasonal star charts for identifying stars and constellations in the evening sky.
- Expert information on the sun, moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars.
- Practical stargazing tips and user-friendly diagrams.
- Striking astrophotographs taken by South Africans, illustrations and charts.
Compact, accessible and richly illustrated, Sky Guide Southern Africa 2027 is an essential companion for exploring the wonders of our southern skies throughout the year.
About the authors
Auke Slotegraaf is a psychohistorian and the chair of the Centre for Astronomical Heritage. He has been an astronomy enthusiast and stargazer since Grade 7, when he mistook his neighbour’s stoep light for a supernova.
Ian Glass grew up in Ireland and studied physics before completing a PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His career led him to the South African Astronomical Observatory and its Sutherland facility, where he spent many freezing nights observing infrared radiation from stars and galaxies. He has written several books and many journal papers, and is a long-time member of ASSA.
