New Zealand's clear night skies are an irresistible magnet for stargazers, offering the perfect backdrop for dazzling displays of the Milky Way and its neighbouring galaxies. With an ever-changing view – whether in a single night or throughout the year – they provide one of the most spectacular natural displays on Earth.
Some stars are visible all year round, while others only come into view as the Earth sweeps around their region of the sky. But whenever and wherever they appear, they guarantee a glorious panorama; a visual treat, free to all who glance skywards once the sun has set and darkness has descended.
50c – Southern Cross
$1.00 – Pleiades
$1.50 – Trifid
$2.00 – Southern Pinwheel
$2.50 – Large Magellanic Cloud
All five stamps feature on the Southern Skies first day cover.
The Southern Skies miniature sheet booklet features six unique miniature sheets, one miniature sheet for each of the five stamps and one miniature sheet with all five stamps, from this issue.
