Specifically designed for absolute beginners and casual stargazers without a telescope, this guide highlights over 125 astronomical events in 2017 - all of them visible with just your eyes.
Written by a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, every event has a full colour depiction of the sky and a description that's jargon-free and easy to understand.
The guide showcases events visible in both the evening and pre-dawn sky and includes:
* Pairings of the Moon with planets, bright stars and star clusters
* The best opportunities to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn
* Meteor showers
* Bright stars and constellations
You don't need to be an expert. You don't need to know the jargon. You just need a calendar, clear, dark skies and a willingness to explore the universe above and beyond you!
Praise for the 2016 edition:
"Absolutely wonderful book for everyone. The book is very well written, informative, simple too. A must have for 2016!" - by Wendy S on August 15th, 2015
"Want to know what's happening in the sky in 2016? Then this is the book for you, with everything at your fingertips. There's a chapter detailing each month's noteworthy events and a chapter on each planet detailing when the planet can be seen. This book is an invaluable tool for anyone with an interest in astronomy, whether you're a novice or expert. Heartily recommended." - by M. Cully on August 31st, 2015
"As always the helpful narrative is the most important key to this book. Richard manages to make easy navigating of the night sky. This book is a winner for both new and old hands." - by Bill Hawkes on May 22nd, 2016
Written by a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, every event has a full colour depiction of the sky and a description that's jargon-free and easy to understand.
The guide showcases events visible in both the evening and pre-dawn sky and includes:
* Pairings of the Moon with planets, bright stars and star clusters
* The best opportunities to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn
* Meteor showers
* Bright stars and constellations
You don't need to be an expert. You don't need to know the jargon. You just need a calendar, clear, dark skies and a willingness to explore the universe above and beyond you!
Praise for the 2016 edition:
"Absolutely wonderful book for everyone. The book is very well written, informative, simple too. A must have for 2016!" - by Wendy S on August 15th, 2015
"Want to know what's happening in the sky in 2016? Then this is the book for you, with everything at your fingertips. There's a chapter detailing each month's noteworthy events and a chapter on each planet detailing when the planet can be seen. This book is an invaluable tool for anyone with an interest in astronomy, whether you're a novice or expert. Heartily recommended." - by M. Cully on August 31st, 2015
"As always the helpful narrative is the most important key to this book. Richard manages to make easy navigating of the night sky. This book is a winner for both new and old hands." - by Bill Hawkes on May 22nd, 2016
