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.
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 a book you'd like to loan, 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
Cambridge Dictionary of Astronomy
by Mitton, Jacqueline
The Whole Shebang: A State-of-the-Universe(s) Report
by Ferris, Timothy
Frontiers of Astronomy
by Hoyle, Fred
On Space and Time
by Alain Connes
Astrochemistry: From Astronomy to Astrobiology
by Shaw, Andrew M.
The Handbook of Astronomical Image Processing
by Berry, Richard
Observing Variable Stars:Levy: A Guide for the Beginner
by Levy, David H.
Coming of Age in the Milky Way
by Ferris, Timothy
Astrophysics for Physicists
by Choudhuri, Arnab Rai
After the First Three Minutes: The Story of Our Universe
by Padmanabhan, T.
Plasma Physics for Astrophysics (Princeton Series in Astrophysics, 66)
by Kulsrud, Russell M.
String Theory (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) (Volume 2)
by Polchinski, Joseph
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.