Knowledge Beyond the Stars
Explore our extensive collection of astronomical books, periodicals, and research materials.
Library Information
A Wealth of Resources
The Garden Route Centre of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa (GRASSA) maintains a comprehensive library dedicated to amateur and professional astronomy. Our collection includes everything from star charts and beginner's guides to advanced astrophysics textbooks and historical astronomical journals.
groups Who can loan books?
Loan privileges are extended to:
- check_circle All registered members of GRASSA.
- check_circle Members of other ASSA centres across South Africa.
- check_circle Registered Higher Education Students and Staff
How to view the collection
While this page highlights some of our collection, the full library database is available exclusively to registered users. To browse our complete inventory, please register for an account on our website.
How to order books
Once you've identified books you'd like to loan (max 5 at a time), you can reserve it through our online portal (available after login) or contact our Librarian directly at one of our monthly meetings.
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A randomly selected glimpse into our collection
The Whole Shebang: A State-of-the-Universe(s) Report
by Ferris, Timothy
The Book Nobody Read: Chasing the Revolutions of Nicolaus Copernicus
by Gingerich, Owen
Binary Stars as Critical Tools and Tests in Contemporary Astrophysics (IAU S240) (Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia)
by Hartkopf, William I.
Beyond the Observatory
by shapley, howard
Atom: An Odyssey from the Big Bang to Life on Earth
by Krauss, Lawrence M.
100 Billion Suns: The Birth, Life, and Death of the Stars
by Kippenhahn, Rudolf
Hawking and Black Holes the Big Idea
by Strathern, Paul
Spectroscopy: The Key to the Stars: Reading the Lines in Stellar Spectra (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
by Robinson, Keith
Observing Variable Stars:Levy: A Guide for the Beginner
by Levy, David H.
Chaos and Complexity in Astrophysics
by Regev, Oded
Astrophysics Of Gaseous Nebulae And Active Galactic Nuclei
by Osterbrock, Donald E.
Astrophysical Techniques, Fourth Edition
by Kitchin, C. R.
Have books to donate?
Our library thrives on the generosity of our members. If you have astronomical books, charts, or equipment you'd like to donate to the club, please let us know.