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Philip's 2020 Stargazing Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland
by Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest
"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 2020 is the new, bestselling and most-up-to-date guide for Stargazers in Britain and Ireland. The new 2020 edition has been completely revised to make it even more essential for exploring the night skies - 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 2020
· Planet Watch: the best viewing days for planets in 2020
· Dark Sky Map of the UK - find the darkest skies
· How to photograph the night skies - with cameras and smartphones
· The major astronomical events of 2020
· Month-by-month Top 20 Sky Sights 2020
· Plus new, illustrated Jargon Buster
Plus:
· Expert advice on what to see each month from Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest, Philip's internationally renowned authors.
· The Solar System 2020 explains the movement of the planets, with particular attention paid to their positions in 2020. Solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers and comets are also described.
· Expert Robin Scagell's Equipment Review looks at the pros and cons of Stargazing with reflector or refractor telescopes.
· 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 2020 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.
Philip's 2022 Stargazing Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky in Britain & Ireland
by Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest
"If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this" BBC Sky at Night Magazine
"I will continue to enjoy 'Philip's Stargazing' as the months go by" Helen Sharman, Astronaut
"Very useful indeed" Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter
Discover the latest in stargazing with the new and definitive guide to the night sky.
Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philip's Stargazing 2022 is the only book you'll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for use in Britain and Ireland, Stargazing 2022 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion.
- 12 Brand-New Maps for year-round astronomical discovery
- Month-to-Month information. Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year
- Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2022
- Avoid light pollution with our detailed Dark Sky Map
- Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Professor Nigel Henbest
- A 'Behind the Scenes' look at astrophotography from expert Robin Scagell
- Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2022
- Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms
- The planets' movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets