Description
| Product ID: | 9780008604301 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | 2024 Guide to the Night Sky |
| Subtitle: | A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Britain and Ireland |
| Authors: | Author: Collins Astronomy, Wil Tirion, Storm Dunlop, Royal Observatory Greenwich |
| Page Count: | 112 |
| Subjects: | Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs, Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods, Galaxies and stars, Popular astronomy and space, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods, Galaxies & stars, Popular astronomy & space, United Kingdom, Great Britain |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. “This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price†Astronomy Now “A handy and straightforward guide.†British Astronomical Association's 'Journal' “an ideal Christmas stocking-filler†The Observatory The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers.“This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price” Astronomy Now“A handy and straightforward guide.” British Astronomical Association''s ''Journal''“an ideal Christmas stocking-filler” The ObservatoryFrom the UK’s Number One Astronomy publisher, this is the bestselling stargazing handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. With 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2024.This practical guide is an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers.Designed for Britain and Ireland but usable anywhere in the world between 40°N and 60°N, covering most of Europe, southern Canada and the northern United States.Advice on where to start looking and a map of dark sky sites to avoid light pollution.Charts for the circumpolar and seasonal constellations.Easy-to-use star charts for each month with descriptions of objects and events to look for in 2024.Positions of the moon, visible planets and eclipses.Includes a section on comets and a detailed map of the moon.Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North America; Southern Hemisphere.Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. |
| Imprint Name: | Collins |
| Publisher Name: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-08-31 |
