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Once again thanks all. Now if the clouds would only go away. A couple of friends are coming over on Friday night to join me in some star gazing so I hope it clears up by then. (Part of the reason for the timing is to also look at the pi-Puppids. I'm assuming I should look at Pisces since I can't find another constellation beginning in "pi".) I know what you'll all be thinking but these guys know even less than I do so I should be able to bluff my way along without too much embarrassment.
The deplorable conditions do at least show how bright Jupiter is at the moment - you can still see it despite moderate cloud cover.
Anyway, the one question I forgot to ask is can anyone suggest the ideal book for a guide to southern skies? I'd like something that doesn't assume too much. If it had a range of star-hopping guided tours that would be good. But also if it would describe the objects I'm looking at. How far away, whether they are associated with the Milky Way or are not, that sort of thing. Also do people have any sort of preference for "brand" of planisphere? OK, that was two questions.
Cheers
Khodd
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