Night Sky Month by Month

This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to stargazing for beginners, featuring crystal-clear charts of the planets, stars, and constellations in both the northern and southern hemispheres for each month of the year. It also includes illustrated overviews, an introduction to the universe, and a year-round atlas of the night sky. The newly updated edition features an astronomy calendar and covers sky-watching without equipment as well as with binoculars and telescopes.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 128 pages
\n Publication date: 23 September 2021
\n Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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Discover the wonders of the night sky with this comprehensive guide for beginners! Packed with stunning charts and illustrations, this reference book showcases the planets, stars, and constellations in both the northern and southern hemispheres for every month of the year. Whether you're an avid stargazer or just curious about the universe, this guide is perfect for you.

The Night Sky Month by Month takes you on a journey through the changing night sky. It begins with an introduction that explains the universe, our place within it, and how we perceive it in the night sky. Each month is then explored in depth, with illustrated overviews that highlight the main attractions, such as bright stars, prominent constellations, and meteor showers.

In addition to the overviews, the book includes planet locators that show the position of the planets during each month. These charts are designed to make it easy for you to locate and observe the planets, even in the darkest skies.

The Night Sky Month by Month also features charts that show the positions of all stars visible to the naked eye in even the darkest skies. These charts are invaluable for beginners who are just starting to explore the night sky and for seasoned stargazers who want to deepen their knowledge.

The book is filled with specially commissioned artworks and photography that bring the night sky to life. You'll be able to see the constellations, planets, and stars in stunning detail, and learn about their origins, myths, and legends.

Whether you're new to astronomy or a seasoned stargazer, The Night Sky Month by Month is an essential guide. It covers sky-watching without any equipment at all, as well as with the use of binoculars and telescopes. And with the newly updated edition, you'll also have access to an astronomy calendar detailing the annual and one-off celestial events for the decade ahead, ensuring you'll never miss a visible planet or solar .

So why wait? Start exploring the night sky with The Night Sky Month by Month and discover the wonders of the universe for yourself!

\n Weight: 994g\n
Dimension: 259 x 307 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780241471128\n \n