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
Astrophysics Of Gaseous Nebulae And Active Galactic Nuclei
by Osterbrock, Donald E.
HLa Iguida del cielo: strumenti, scoperte, immagini
by Rigutti, Adriana
Physical Processes in the Interstellar Medium
by Spitzer Jr., Lyman
Quantum Leaps : 100 Scientists Who Changed the World
by Balchin, Jon
Beyond the Observatory
by shapley, howard
Delta Scuti and Related Stars: Reference Handbook and Proceedings of the 6th Vienna Workshop in Astrophysics
by Breger, Michel; Montgomery, Michael
The Internal Constitution of the Stars (Cambridge Science Classics)
by Eddington, Arthur S.
Frontiers of Astronomy
by Hoyle, Fred
Astrophysics of Variable Stars: Proceedings of a Meeting Held in Pecs, Hungary, 5-10 September 2005 (Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference)
by Sterken, C.
Countdown!...or How Nigh is the End?
by Moore, Cbe, Dsc, Fras, Sir Patrick
Comets: Creators and Destroyers
by Levy, David H.
Evolution of Binary and Multiple Star Systems: A Meeting in Celebration of Peter Eggleton's 60th Birthday: Proceedings Held in Bormio, Italy, 25 June ... Society of the Pacific Conference Series
by Podsiadlowski, Phillipp
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.