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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 possible views. Praised by Astronomy Now as "a great guide to the night sky at a great price" and by the British Astronomical Association's Journal for being "a handy and straightforward guide," this edition continues a long-running series regarded as the go-to annual companion for UK astronomy enthusiasts. Whether it's a first telescope purchase or decades of stargazing experience, this guide gives readers the tools to get the most from every clear night of 2024.
- Six pages of charts and guidance for every month of the year
- Tailored star charts for Britain and Ireland, usable across the wider northern hemisphere
- Approved by the Royal Observatory Greenwich for accuracy
- Includes a map of dark sky sites for the best stargazing conditions
- Compact paperback format, easy to carry outdoors on clear nights
- Ideal for beginners and experienced amateur astronomers alike
About the Author
Storm Dunlop is a widely published science writer and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, known for making astronomy accessible to general readers. Wil Tirion is a celebrated Dutch celestial cartographer whose star charts are used in astronomy guides worldwide. The Royal Observatory Greenwich, home of the Prime Meridian and a world authority on astronomy, has reviewed and approved the guide's content, while Collins Astronomy brings its long heritage of publishing trusted reference titles to the finished book.
Why You'll Love This Guide
Compact, current and genuinely practical, this guide turns any clear night into a stargazing opportunity. With expert charts, dark sky advice and month-by-month detail, it's the ideal gift for curious beginners and dedicated astronomers alike.
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