Designed for astronomers specifically in the United Kingdom, this guide provides details of hundreds of astronomical events throughout 2017.
Written by Richard J. Bartlett, a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, the guide details almost daily data and information on the Moon and planets and includes:
- Star charts depicting the night sky throughout the year
- Descriptions of "must see" events that can be easily found and enjoyed. No equipment required!
- Graphics depicting the best events as they can be seen in the sky
- A glossary to help you understand key words and phrases
And for more advanced astronomers:
- Details of astronomical events, including conjunctions, eclipses, elongations, oppositions and meteor showers
- Technical information for key events, such as object magnitude, distance and apparent size
- Angular separation for conjunctions
Whether you're planning a night out under the stars or simply want to learn more about the heavens above us, you can find it all in this guide to the astronomical year.
Praise for the 2016 edition:
"All in all, my conclusion is that this is an excellent book, and it's 'the book I've wanted all along'. A go-to reference guide for beginner or experienced sky-gazer." - By Tony Benson on 15 July 2015
"Clear and concise, this is a book that will facilitate the investigation of the night sky for all. Clear descriptions give the reader a superb chance to view all the delights of the northern hemisphere sky. This, in my view is a must for anyone who is even remotely interested in the night sky, and essential for anyone who is serious about astronomy! Another key read from Richard Bartlett!" - By Bill Hawkes on 28 February 2016
"Brilliant, all I could wish and more, lots of reference material that allows me to plan ahead to conduct astrophotography." By Steve Bowden on 1 March 2016
Written by Richard J. Bartlett, a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, the guide details almost daily data and information on the Moon and planets and includes:
- Star charts depicting the night sky throughout the year
- Descriptions of "must see" events that can be easily found and enjoyed. No equipment required!
- Graphics depicting the best events as they can be seen in the sky
- A glossary to help you understand key words and phrases
And for more advanced astronomers:
- Details of astronomical events, including conjunctions, eclipses, elongations, oppositions and meteor showers
- Technical information for key events, such as object magnitude, distance and apparent size
- Angular separation for conjunctions
Whether you're planning a night out under the stars or simply want to learn more about the heavens above us, you can find it all in this guide to the astronomical year.
Praise for the 2016 edition:
"All in all, my conclusion is that this is an excellent book, and it's 'the book I've wanted all along'. A go-to reference guide for beginner or experienced sky-gazer." - By Tony Benson on 15 July 2015
"Clear and concise, this is a book that will facilitate the investigation of the night sky for all. Clear descriptions give the reader a superb chance to view all the delights of the northern hemisphere sky. This, in my view is a must for anyone who is even remotely interested in the night sky, and essential for anyone who is serious about astronomy! Another key read from Richard Bartlett!" - By Bill Hawkes on 28 February 2016
"Brilliant, all I could wish and more, lots of reference material that allows me to plan ahead to conduct astrophotography." By Steve Bowden on 1 March 2016
