Publisher: Philip's
ISBN: 9781849075411
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Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
"I WILL CONTINUE TO ENJOY STARGAZING AS THE MONTHS GO BY" Helen Sharman, astronaut "VERY USEFUL INDEED" Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter "IF YOU BUY JUST ONE GUIDE... YOU WON'T DO BETTER THAN THIS" BBC Sky at Night Magazine Philip's Month-by-Month Stargazing 2021 is the new, bestselling and most-up-to-date guide for Stargazers in Britain and Ireland. Comprehensively revised - making the night sky accessible to beginners and experts alike. · 12 month-by-month Night Sky Maps for year-round stargazing · Monthly Calendar of moon phases and special events in 2021 · Planet Watch: the best viewing days for planets in 2021 · Dark Sky Map of the UK - find the darkest skies · How to view the night sky with binoculars · The major astronomical events of 2021 · Month-by-month Top 20 Sky Sights 2021 · Illustrated Jargon Buster · Expert advice from Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest, Philip's internationally renowned authors. · The Solar System 2021 explains the movement of the planets during the year. Solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers and comets are also described. · Expert Robin Scagell's equipment review looks at stargazing with binoculars. · And all superbly illustrated with photographs taken by the best amateur photographers illustrating the night skies. About the Authors Philip's Stargazing Month by Month 2021 is written by two of the UK's best-known and respected astronomers. Prof. Heather Couper and Prof. Nigel Henbest are qualified astrophysicists, dedicated to sharing their love of the cosmos to everyone. They work in TV and radio broadcasting, international presentations, and have written over fifty popular books between them.