The book is written in a straightforward manner for the interested layperson to be able to identify all the interesting points without any further equipment. The book is now increased to 64 pages all in full colour, numerous simple to follow diagrams and a large fold out colour star chart. Simple text containing facts about the well known star areas such as the Southern Cross, Orion's Belt and Scorpio. Including Maori names and star legends such as The Sail of Tainui, Te Manu Rore the bird snare and the hook of Maui. Where to find the Apollo Moon landing site and where to look for the wandering planets. Meteors, Tahunui A Rangi (Aurora Australis), maybe you will catch sight of the uncommon green flash and learn how to find direction by the stars or using your watch and the sun during the day. And now with a complete new chapter about Matariki and Maori new year.

Table of Contents

Introduction; The Southern Cross; Dark Adaptation; Orions Belt; Scorpius; The Milky Way; Matariki ; The Moon; Meteors; Planets; Aurora Australis; The Sun; About the Author; Fold-out Star Map