Philip's Stargazing 2025 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland - Philip's Stargazing (Paperback)
Nigel Henbest (author)Published: 15/08/2024
Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.
"If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this." - BBC Sky at NightMagazine
"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
Philip's Stargazing is essential for all those who enjoy exploring the night sky, with up-to-date monthly star charts, moon calendars and viewing tips, as well as the best dark-sky sites to visit and astronomy festivals through the year. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use, Stargazing 2025 is a comprehensive companion for both seasoned and novice astronomers.
* Fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year
* Viewing recommendations and practical advice
* Top constellation, target object, topic and picture for each month
* Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year
* Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2025
* The best places to experience Dark Skies
* The latest on Star Festival, Star Parties and astronomy-themed days out
* Expert advice from internationally renowned astronomer professor Nigel Henbest
* Special article by equipment expert Robin Scagell on small refracting telescopes
* Complete calendar of major astronomical events
* Top 20 Sky Sights of 2025
* Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms
* Clear explanation of the planets' movements, solar and lunar eclipses, meteors and comets
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781849076524
Number of pages: 96
Weight: 220 g
Dimensions: 208 x 148 x 10 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
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
Really well laid out and easy to use. - Astronomy Log
An amazing book with amazing images, a book which I'm sure most astronomers would love to have. - Cloudy Nights
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
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