2026 Australasian Sky Guide

The ultimate guide to the night sky This popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb provides stargazers with the ultimate companion to the southern night sky. Featuring monthly sky maps, with details of the movement of the planets, stars and constellations, the 2026 Australasian Sky Guide is a must-have handbook to the year’ s most exciting celestial events. The book offers the latest information on the solar system and its history, as well as tips for optimal viewing. 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Total eclipse of the Moon in March Mercury, Mars and Saturn bunch in April Eta Aquariid meteor shower in May Venus near Jupiter in June Occultation of Jupiter in November Supermoon on Christmas Eve

Nick Lomb spent over 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. Nick was a regular contributor to the Observatory’ s blog and has been the author of the annual Sky Guide since 1991. He has authored and co-authored several books, including Transit of Venus: 1631 to the Present (UNSW Press, 2011), The Story of Sydney Observatory (MAAS Media, 2018).