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Philip's 2021 Stargazing Month-By-Month Guide to the Night Sky in Britain and Ireland
Philip's 2021 Stargazing Month-By-Month Guide to the Night Sky in Britain and Ireland
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Author(s): Couper, Heather
Henbest, Nigel
ISBN No.: 9781849075411
Pages: 96
Year: 202008
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $ 12.28
Status: Out Of Print

"IF YOU BUY JUST ONE GUIDE. YOU WON'T DO BETTER THAN THIS" BBC Sky at Night Magazine "I WILL CONTINUE TO ENJOY 'STARGAZING' AS THE MONTHS GO BY" Helen Sharman, Astronaut "VERY USEFUL INDEED" Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter Philip's Stargazing 2021 is the most up-to-date month-by-month guide for star gazers in Britain and Ireland. Comprehensively revised by experts, it reveals the marvels of the night sky and is accessible to beginners and seasoned astronomers alike. Packed with useful information, this handy guide includes: · 12 newly created maps of the Night Sky in 2021 for year-round astronomical discovery . Expert advice throughout from internationally renowned Professors Couper and Henbest · A daily calendar of moon phases, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year · Planet Watch identifies the ideal viewing days for the planets in 2021 · A Dark Sky Map reveals the best areas for avoiding light pollution · Expert advice from Robin Scagell on how to view the night sky with binoculars · Lists all the major astronomical events including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2021 · A special Jargon Buster section explaining common or confusing terms · Describing solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers and comets, it reveals planets' movements in 2021 · All superbly illustrated by the best amateur photographers capturing the night skies. About the Authors Philip's Stargazing 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 with everyone. They work in TV and radio broadcasting and have written over fifty popular books between them.


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