Paperback
Details: condition: brand new format: paperback isbn: 9780008604301 publisher: collins age range: all ages general reference overview the 2024 guide to the night sky is the bestselling month-by-month stargazing handbook from the uk's leading astronomy publisher. Written by storm dunlop and wil tirion and approved by the astronomers of the royal observatory greenwich, it charts the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere throughout the year. Compact, practical and packed with clear star charts, it is designed as an easy entry point for beginners while remaining a handy reference for seasoned stargazers hunting for their next clear-sky observation. About the book this pocket-sized paperback devotes six pages to each month of the year, from january through december, giving readers a fresh set of star charts and planetary positions to follow as the seasons change. Every chart is tailored for observers in britain and ireland, though the guide remains fully usable anywhere between 40 n and 60 n, covering the whole of the uk, most of europe, southern canada and the northern united states. Alongside the monthly charts, the book explains how to find and identify constellations, locate the visible planets, and understand the movement of the moon and other celestial highlights across the year. There is guidance on where beginners should start looking, plus a map of dark sky sites to help readers escape light pollution for the clearest possib...