2027 Australasian Sky Guide

This popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb is the perfect companion to the southern night sky. Opening with an essay by Meriam artist Gail Mabo about Torres Strait sky stories, the guide includes everything to orient yourself to the night sky. There are monthly sky maps and descriptions of the stars, planets and constellations for each month of the year. With the latest information on the solar system, the 2027 Australasian Sky Guide is a must-have handbook to the year’s most exciting celestial events. It is suitable for all, from seasoned astronomers to casual city stargazers.

2027 Highlights are:

• Supermoon in January
• Occultation of Jupiter in March
• Eta Aquariid meteor shower in May
• Venus near Saturn in May
• Venus near Mercury in October
• Venus near Mars in November

About the Author:  Nick Lomb spent more than 30 years at Sydney Observatory. He curated numerous exhibitions and was a frequent commentator on astronomical events in the southern sky. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Queensland and researches the history of Australian astronomy. Dr Lomb was a regular contributor to the Observatory’s blog and has been the author of the annual Australasian Sky Guide since 1991. He has authored and co-authored several other books, including: Transit of Venus: 1631 to the Present (2011), The Story of Sydney Observatory (2018) and Eclipse Chasers (2023).