Author(s): Storm Dunlop; Wil Tirion; Royal Observatory Greenwich; Collins Astronomy

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The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers.



"This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price"Astronomy Now



"A handy and straightforward guide." British Astronomical Association's 'Journal'



"an ideal Christmas stocking-filler" The Observatory

From the UK's Number One Astronomy publisher, this is the bestselling stargazing handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. With 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2024.



This practical guide is an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers.



Designed for Britain and Ireland but usable anywhere in the world between 40°N and 60°N, covering most of Europe, southern Canada and the northern United States.



* Advice on where to start looking and a map of dark sky sites to avoid light pollution.

* Charts for the circumpolar and seasonal constellations.

* Easy-to-use star charts for each month with descriptions of objects and events to look for in 2024.

* Positions of the moon, visible planets and eclipses.

* Includes a section on comets and a detailed map of the moon.

* Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North America; Southern Hemisphere.



Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.