The 20 charts in this section cover the whole night sky visible from around 35 degrees south latitude in much greater detail than the Skyviews in the previous section. Each chart is accompanied by information about the celestial objects visible in the particular region of the night sky and about the stories behind the stars and constellations.

To determine which of the Sky Charts to use, refer to the large numbers distributed across the Skyviews. For instance, on the Skyview for 9 pm in early June (No. 14), the region near Leo the Lion (in the north-western sky) bears the number 16, indicating that Sky Chart 16 shows this region in greater detail.

There are three groups of charts in this section.

Charts 1 to 4

• Most of the sky area covered by these charts is always above the horizon.

• These charts are to be read looking to the south.

Charts 5 to 12

• These charts are to be read looking to the north.

• The sky areas covered by these charts are above the horizon for about 14 hours at a stretch.

• The stars shown on these charts will be found in a band running from east to west and crossing the sky high up to the north of the zenith.

Charts 13 to 20

• These charts are to be read looking to the north.

• The sky areas covered by these charts are above the horizon for around 8 to 10 hours at a stretch.

• The stars shown on these charts will be found in a band running from north-east to north-west and crossing the lower half of the northern sky.