2024 Guide to the Night Sky - A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Britain and Ireland (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Collins
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2023
Authors:	Storm Dunlop • Wil Tirion • Royal Observatory Greenwich • Collins Astronomy
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	112
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-860430-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Observatories, equipment & methods Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs
LSN:	0-00-860430-4
Barcode:	9780008604301

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