Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 36,92 MB
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0008562334
A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.
Author : Radmila Topalovic
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 46,6 MB
Release : 2024-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0008724555
A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.
Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 33,21 MB
Release : 2023-09-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 0008619875
A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.
Author : Bob Mizon
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,68 MB
Release : 2022-05-19
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 9781782507826
A beautiful illustrated monthly guide to exploring the stars and planets without a telescope. Explore the night skies with this beautiful illustrated monthly guide to the stars and planets./ This large-format almanac allows you to step outside and track the planets, locate the Milky Way, recognise the constellations of the zodiac and watch meteor showers. Stargazers' Almanac 2023 is a beautiful month-by-month guide to the night skies. It's designed specifically for naked-eye astronomy -- no telescope required! -- making it ideal for beginners, children and backyard astronomers. It is a perennially popular Christmas gift -- and one which lasts the whole year round. Each monthly chart features two views of the night sky, looking north and south, and a visual guide to the phases of the moon and the movements of the planets. Stargazers' Almanac 2023 also features: Advice on how to navigate the night sky Overhead reference map of the sky Reference plan of constellations Glossary of constellations and Latin names Glossary of brightness of stars Guide to the signs of the zodiac and how they relate to the stars Loop and eyelet for easy wall hanging; presented in a sturdy cardboard gift envelope Suitable for astronomy enthusiasts throughout the Northern Hemisphere's temperate (non-tropical) latitudes.
Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 26,28 MB
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0008562350
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. This is the ideal resource for beginners and experienced stargazers in the United States and Canada, and has been updated to include new and practical information covering events occurring in North America's night sky throughout 2023.
Author : Callum Potter
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,54 MB
Release : 2025-05-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781782509455
Look up! You don't need a telescope to go stargazing... Navigate the night skies with this beautiful illustrated monthly guide to the stars and planets, now with a new and improved design for 2026! This large-format almanac allows you to step outside and track the planets, locate the Milky Way, spot the constellations of the zodiac, watch meteor showers or see a swarm of a thousand stars. The Stargazers' Almanac 2026 is a beautiful month-by-month guide to the night skies. It's designed specifically for naked-eye astronomy -- no telescope required! -- making it ideal for beginners, older children and backyard astronomers. It is a perennially popular Christmas gift -- and one which lasts the whole year round. Each monthly chart features two views of the night sky, looking north and south, and a visual guide to the phases of the moon and the movements of the planets. The Stargazers' Almanac 2026 also features: -- Clear and helpful advice throughout making it perfect for enthusiasts and beginners -- New introduction explaining how to use the Almanac -- Fresh, easy-to-view layout --An overhead star map for a handy, complete visual reference -- A list containing the Latin and English names of constellations -- A key to the brightness of stars -- Easy to hang and presented in a sturdy cardboard gift envelope -- no shrink wrap! -- Expert insight from Callum Potter - Director of the British Astronomical Association (BAA) Deep Sky Section and former President of the BAA The Stargazers' Almanac is suitable for astronomy enthusiasts throughout the UK, Northern Europe, Canada and Northern USA. It is made with sustainable paper and plant-based inks, which reduces chemical emissions and makes it easier to recycle.
Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 11,37 MB
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0008472572
The perfect gift for amateur and seasoned astronomers. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.
Author : Bob Mizon
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,80 MB
Release : 2024-05-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781782508946
Explore the night skies with this beautiful illustrated monthly guide to the stars and planets. This large-format almanac allows you to step outside and track the planets, locate the Milky Way, recognise the constellations of the zodiac and watch meteor showers. Stargazers' Almanac 2025 is a beautiful month-by-month guide to the night skies. It's designed specifically for naked-eye astronomy -- no telescope required! -- making it ideal for beginners, children and backyard astronomers. It is a perennially popular Christmas gift -- and one which lasts the whole year round. Each monthly chart features two views of the night sky, looking north and south, and a visual guide to the phases of the moon and the movements of the planets. Stargazers' Almanac 2025 also features: -- Advice on how to navigate the night sky -- Overhead reference map of the sky -- Reference plan of constellations -- Glossary of constellations and Latin names -- Glossary of brightness of stars -- Guide to the signs of the zodiac and how they relate to the stars -- Loop and eyelet for easy wall hanging; presented in a sturdy cardboard gift envelope -- no shrink wrap! The Stargazers' Almanac is suitable for astronomy enthusiasts throughout the Northern Hemisphere's temperate (non-tropical) latitudes and it is printed on sustainably sourced FSC paper using plant-based inks which reduces chemical emissions and makes it easier to recycle.
Author : Emily Winterburn
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,46 MB
Release : 2009-10-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0061976377
The Stargazer’s Guide is an accessible astronomy guide to the history, science, and myth of the night sky, perfect for anyone entranced by the stars. Guiding readers through what there is to see in the sky, why it’s interesting, and how previous generations viewed and interpreted it, expert stargazer Emily Winterburn entertains and informs with this fun, accessible, and appealing look at the beauty of the heavens.
Author : Richard J Bartlett
Publisher :
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 33,18 MB
Release : 2021-05-11
Category :
ISBN :
Written by a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, the guide provides almost daily data and information on the Moon and planets and lists details of hundreds of astronomical events. Included in the guide are: * Graphical depictions of the Moon and planets throughout the month * Data tables for the Moon and planets including position, magnitude, apparent diameter and elongation from the Sun. * Conjunctions between the Moon, planets and bright stars (including angular separations for planetary conjunctions.) * Lunar and Solar eclipses * Annual summaries of when to observe the planets * Annual summaries of notable close planetary conjunctions * Peak dates for the major meteor showers with moon phase * Inferior and superior conjunctions for Mercury and Venus * Greatest eastern and western elongations for Mercury and Venus * Oppositions and solar conjunctions for the outer planets * Dates of the equinoxes and solstices PLUS * Twenty-four star charts with accompanying lists of suggested deep sky objects Whether you're an expert astronomer or a casual star gazer, the almanac is the essential guide for observers everywhere. Praise for previous editions: "Packed with information - Very helpful resource for lunar and planetary astronomy." - Michael Wardell, December 4th, 2019 (Amazon US) "Lots of great info1 Very thorough, very helpful!" - an_instructional_sys_designer, November 28th 2019 (Amazon US) "Great Events Data for Astronomy and Astrophotography!" - Richard, November 24th 2019 (Amazon US) "Excellent production highlighting astronomical events on a daily basis for the next five years." - A. K. Love, March 19th 2019 (Amazon UK) "Valuable data to help me plan and execute my astrophotography hobby" - Amazon Customer, January 30th 2019 (Amazon US) "Another great book for Astronomers - Another great contribution to the Astronomy hobby by Richard who is well known for writing easy to use and well thought out books for Astronomers." - Pete W, June 17th 2018 (Amazon UK)
