Southern Hemisphere deep sky observing guide

Is there any compendium for deep sky objects in the southern sky that rivals the Keppler and Sanner Deep Sky Observing Guides for the northern sky? Maybe some of our mates in Australia and New Zealand can weigh in on this one for us.

Hi Kim,

I do not know the observing guides you mention, but the most popular observing guide for the southern hemisphere that I know of is Hartung's "Astronomical Objects for Southern Telescopes" second edition, revised by David Malin and David Frew.

Cheers,

Maurice

Kim
I agree with Maurice and Anthony. "Hartung's" is an excellent book for observing.

Ernst Hartung was a Chemistry Professor from Melbourne whose retirement project was observing the skies with a 12 inch reflector.

His skill as an observer is impressive.

I believe it is available for around $ 60 US or so. I could check out a price from a friend who is a bookseller if you wish.

A NZ astronomer completed an excellent CCD type survey of hundreds of Southern galaxies using a large reflector. Alex Wasselof(Sp??)
It is excellent to go with Hartungs but is out of print.

Best wishes

Kevin B