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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.
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 2024. This practical guide is both an easy
introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned
stargazers. Now includes a section on comets and a map of the moon.
Designed specifically for North America. Written and illustrated by
astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by
the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Content
includes: Advice on where to start looking. Easy-to-use star maps
for each month with descriptions of what to see. Positions of the
moon and visible planets. Details of objects and events in 2024.
Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North America; Southern
Hemisphere.
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 2021. This practical guide is both
an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for
seasoned stargazers. Now includes a section on comets and a map of
the moon. Designed specifically for North America. Written and
illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion,
and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Content includes: * Advice on where to start looking. * Easy-to-use
star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see. *
Positions of the moon and visible planets. * Details of objects and
events in 2021. * Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North
America; Southern Hemisphere.
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Stars (Paperback, New ed)
Ian Ridpath; Illustrated by Wil Tirion
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R188
R162
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A brand-new edition of this bestselling Gem, featuring individual
charts for all 88 constellations, a star atlas of the entire sky
and details of the brightest stars and objects of interest which
can be seen with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes.
Collins Gem Stars provides details of all 88 constellations of the
Northern and Southern hemispheres, complete with star charts and a
star atlas of the entire sky, ideal for practical observation of
the stars throughout the world all year round.
This classic star atlas is ideal for both beginning astronomers and
more experienced observers worldwide. The clear, full-color maps
show stars, clusters and galaxies visible with binoculars or a
small telescope. The atlas also features constellation boundaries
and the Milky Way, and lists objects that are interesting to
observe. This new edition features a clearer map of the Moon's
surface, showing craters and features; a second Moon map, mirror
reversed for users of telescopes with star diagonals; enhanced
index charts showing the constellations more clearly; and a new
data table listing stars hosting planetary systems. It is now
spiral bound, making it ideal for use at the telescope.
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A
comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations
visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month
covering January–December 2024. Diagrams drawn for the latitude
of southern Australia, but including events visible from New
Zealand and South Africa. Written and illustrated by astronomical
experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion. Content includes: Advice on
where to start looking Easy-to-use star maps for each month with
descriptions of what to see Special, detailed charts for positions
of planets, minor planets and comets in 2024 Seasonal charts
Details of dark sky sites Details of objects and events you might
see in 2024 Diagrams of notable events visible from Australia, and
some for New Zealand and South Africa Also available: A
month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and
Ireland and A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above
North America.
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. With the aid of easy-to-understand monthly calendars and
maps, you will chart the rhythm of the lunar phases, discover
events that light up the sky for brief periods, and explore the
rich tapestry of characters that adorn the starry canvas overhead.
You can delve as deeply as you like, or follow your own favourite
subject throughout the year. never miss a night sky event wherever
you are in the world with this month-by-month guide go meteor
spotting, track the phases of the moon and explore the
constellations worldwide coverage - with details for both the
Northern and Southern hemispheres discover fascinating celestial
facts and notable astronomical anniversaries Written and
illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion,
and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A
comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations
visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month
covering January-December 2023. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of
southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand
and South Africa. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts,
Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion. Content includes: Advice on where to
start looking Easy-to-use star maps for each month with
descriptions of what to see Special, detailed charts for positions
of planets, minor planets and comets in 2023 Seasonal charts
Details of dark sky sites Details of objects and events you might
see in 2023 Diagrams of notable events visible from Australia, and
some for New Zealand and South Africa Also available: A
month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and
Ireland and A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above
North America.
In CONSTELLATIONS, award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling
takes us on an unprecedented visual tour of all 88 constellations
in our night sky. Much more than just a stargazer's guide,
CONSTELLATIONS is complete history of astronomy as told by
Schilling through the lens of each constellation. The book is
organized alphabetically by constellation. Profiles of each
constellation include basic information such as size, visibility,
and number of stars, as well as information on the discovery and
naming of the constellation and associated lore. Beyond details
about the constellation itself is information about every
astronomical event that took place or discovery made in the
vicinity of the constellation. In the constellation of Cygnus (the
Swan) we encounter the location of the first confirmed black hole.
A stop at Gemini (the Twins) is a chance to say hello to the dwarf
planet Pluto, and in Orion (the hunter) we find the location of the
first identified gamma-ray burst. Stunning star maps throughout the
book by acclaimed star mapmaker Wil Tirion show us the exact
location of every constellation, the details of its structure, as
well as its surrounding astronomical neighbors.
Easily find stars and constellations in the night sky every day of
the year. A starfinder that allows visible stars to be identified
for any date and time for locations in the Northern Hemisphere.
Compiled by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion and
approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. An
easy-to-use practical tool to help any astronomer identify the
constellations and stars every day of the year. Just dial in the
date and time by rotating the inner disk showing the time until it
lines up with the relevant day of the year on the outer ring. The
part of the sky appearing on the planisphere shows the arrangement
of the stars above you. This star chart is suitable for use
anywhere in Britain and Ireland, Northern Europe, Canada and
Northern USA. Best viewed as near to latitude 50 degrees north as
possible. The moveable disk also comes in a wallet which contains
further information about stargazing.
The indispensable guide to the night sky--now in a newly updated
and expanded edition In this newly updated and expanded edition of
their classic work, Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion illuminate the night
sky as never before, providing novice stargazers and professional
astronomers alike with the most informative, user-friendly,
comprehensive, and authoritative celestial field guide available.
The product of a thirty-year collaboration between one of the
world's leading astronomy writers and the world's foremost
celestial mapmaker, Stars and Planets features superb color sky
charts, diagrams, or photographs on almost every page; clear and
engaging writing; a spacious and attractive design; and a compact
size. This updated edition features the latest information on
stars, a revised section on planets that incorporates recent
research on exoplanets, and some revised charts and new
photographs. Simply put, Stars and Planets is indispensable. Don't
leave home--at night--without it. * Detailed charts covering all 88
constellations in the Northern and Southern hemispheres* Data and
notes on all bright stars and other objects of interest* Detailed
Moon maps and descriptions of the main lunar features* Tips on
choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, to suit any budget*
The only guide to provide annual planetary data as a downloadable
online resource* Updates include the latest data on stars and
exoplanets and some revised charts and new photos
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 2022. This practical guide is both an easy
introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned
stargazers. Now includes a section on comets and a map of the moon.
Designed specifically for North America. Written and illustrated by
astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by
the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Content
includes: Advice on where to start looking. Easy-to-use star maps
for each month with descriptions of what to see. Positions of the
moon and visible planets. Details of objects and events in 2022.
Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North America; Southern
Hemisphere.
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