Stargazers' Almanac

A Monthly Guide to the Stars and Planets : 2024

(Author) Bob Mizon
Format: Paperback
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Explore the night skies with this beautiful illustrated monthly guide to the stars and planets. This large-format almanac allows you to step outside and track the planets, locate the Milky Way, recognise the constellations of the zodiac and watch meteor showers. Stargazers' Almanac 2024 is a beautiful month-by-month guide to the night skies. It's designed specifically for naked-eye astronomy -- no telescope required! -- making it ideal for beginners, children and backyard astronomers. It is a perennially popular Christmas gift -- and one which lasts the whole year round. Each monthly chart features two views of the night sky, looking north and south, and a visual guide to the phases of the moon and the movements of the planets. Stargazers' Almanac 2024 also features: -- Advice on how to navigate the night sky -- Overhead reference map of the sky -- Reference plan of constellations -- Glossary of constellations and Latin names -- Glossary of brightness of stars -- Guide to the signs of the zodiac and how they relate to the stars -- Loop and eyelet for easy wall hanging; presented in a sturdy cardboard gift envelope -- no shrink wrap! The Stargazers' Almanac is suitable for astronomy enthusiasts throughout the Northern Hemisphere's temperate (non-tropical) latitudes and itis printed on sustainably sourced FSC paper using plant-based inks which reduces chemical emissions and makes it easier to recycle.

Information
Publisher:
Floris Books
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781782508397
Publish year:
2023
Publish date:
May 18, 2023

Bob Mizon

Bob Mizon is an accomplished British astronomer and author known for his work in promoting dark sky preservation. His most famous work, "Light Pollution: Responses and Remedies," is a seminal text on the impact of artificial light on the night sky. Mizon's writing is informative, accessible, and influential in the field of astronomy and environmental conservation.

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