Quasar Publishing

Quasar Publishing consists of three Australian Amateur Astronomers producing Astronomy year books designed for the Australian observer.

Quasar Publishing consists of the three authors of the yearbooks: Glenn Dawes, Peter Northfield and Ken Wallace (Glenn and Ken in Sydney and Peter, based in Echuca, Vic). We have had a long love affair with the night sky dating back to the 70's, 60's. . . (Well as long as we can remember).
This amateur interest lead to us becoming long term members of the Astronomical Society of NSW (ASNSW). This association not only fostered our interest in all aspects of amateur astronomy but lead to developing our skills in communicating through the various public field nights and the society's publications. This experience with the general public, and the exploring of their needs, formed the platform on which the yearbook concept emerged in the late 80's.

Our first yearbook was produced for 1991 and we have produced the book every year since. The book has evolved over the years and a lot of its current features can be attributed to the kind feedback from many of our supporters. This includes not only fellow amateurs but also educators and numerous members of the public.