Now in its third edition, The Facts on File Dictionary of Astronomy has been extensively revised and expanded by a team of professional astronomers. Its more than 3.000 entries reflect the latest scholarship in the field as well as the most recent developments in space technology and research. The Hubble space telescope, the Magellan space probe, and Jupiter’s rings are among the 1,000plus entries added since the second edition of the dictionary was published. Entries on theories about origin and evolution of the Universe, the formation and distribution of the galaxies, and the birth and death of stars have been modified to demonstrate current understanding of the Universe. Over 100 diagrams round out this accurate and authoritative reference. Like its previous editions, The Facts On File Dictionary of Astronomy will prove to be an essential resource for students, teachers, researches, professionals and amateur astronomers, as well as the general reader with an interest in astronomy.
Photographs of outer space, produced by earthbound and space telescopes and planet-roving satellites, have long captivated a vast audience. In this follow-up to “Abrams’ The Universe: 365 Days”, the two astrophysicists who founded Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) bring readers the most ingruiging pictures of space to date. They include photographs from the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on Mars and the Cassini spacecraft orbiting the ringed gas giant Saturn, along with the latest deep-space revelations from the Hubble Space Telescope – and gorgeous views by professionals and amateurs alike of the wonders in the skies just above Earth. Accompanying each spectacular image is a short explanatory text. With an easy-to-navigate glossary and Universe by the Numbers chart, this latest book in “Abrams’ 365 Days” series will be savoured by everyone who saw the first book, as well as anyone else who’s ever felt the astonishing allure of the heavens.
Plus photographs from the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on Mars and the Cassini spacecraft orbiting the ringed gas giant Saturn, this book also contains the deep-space revelations from the Hubble Space Telescope. Accompanying each spectacular image is a short explanatory text.
BAS conducts regular telescope evenings for its Sunshine Coast members on the lawns of the Maleny Golf Club clubhouse.
The club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552
Most people initially head for Landsborough and then head up the Landsborough Maleny Road to Maleny itself. Once in Maleny, drive straight through the first roundabout and then take the first right, Teak Street, to head towards North Maleny and the golf club.
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The main telescope setup area is just above the clubhouse. The clubhouse is open for use by members during our telescope events.
There is some limited storage capacity adjacent to the clubhouse for astronomy equipment storage. There is a toilet to the north of the main carpark.
BAS conducts telescope evenings for members, mainly on the Saturday closest to the New Moon phase. Public nights are also conducted on selected Saturdays prior to member events. Dates for all events are available on the BAS website calendars:
Public telescope nights commence, around sunset, with a short PowerPoint presentation on aspects of astronomy and the main objects visible on the night. BAS members welcome the public looking through their telescopes as planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae or asteroids. Some members will also demonstrate aspects of astrophotography.
BAS Member nights are reserved purely for the benefit of members. Beginner members are encouraged to attend both public and members events. There is no need to own or bring a telescope. Attending these evenings and talking with other BAS members will help beginners climb the astronomy learning curve.
Ken Wishaw co-ordinates the Maleny events and makes the Go/No Go weather condition decision. He maintains an email list of BAS members interested in attending Maleny events. Members are encouraged to contact Ken and add their email address. Status update emails are issued in the days prior to calendar-listed events.
Please note, BAS does not have permission for members to camp overnight on the Maleny Golf Club site or in any of its facilities. The nearest camping option is the Maleny Show Ground, about 2km from the golf club.
The Maleny facilities are excellent. BAS members are encouraged to utilise these facilities and the events we conduct there.
