2024 Guide to the Night Sky : A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Britain and Ireland Paperback / softback
by Storm Dunlop, Wil Tirion, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Collins Astronomy
Paperback / softback
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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 From 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.
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- Pages:112 pages
- Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication Date:31/08/2023
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- ISBN:9780008604301
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In Stock - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:112 pages
- Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication Date:31/08/2023
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- ISBN:9780008604301
