The Night Sky Month by Month

Description

You’ll be seeing stars all year round in this dazzling guide to the night sky. This comprehensive reference book shines bright with crystal-clear month-by-month charts of the planets, stars, and constellations in the northern and southern hemispheres.

 The Night Sky Month by Month features specially-commissioned artworks and stunning photography introducing the main attractions to spot every month, including bright stars, key constellations, and meteor showers. You can get started with ideas for the best equipment to use and top tips for budding beginners and amateur astronomers alike. Then see for yourself how views of the night sky change dramatically depending on the location and time. Soon you’ll be navigating the night sky for yourself, following the paths of the planets, tracking the phases of the Moon, and preparing for special celestial events.

 Get ready to find your place in the Universe with the ultimate night sky atlas. CONTENTS LOOKING UP Looking into Space Looking at Stars The Changing Sky Getting Started MONTHLY SKY GUIDES Using the Sky Guides January Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes February Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes March Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes April Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes May Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes June Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes July Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes August Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes September Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes October Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes November Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes December Overviews Highlights Northern Latitudes Southern Latitudes ALMANAC 2021–2022 2023–2024 2025–2026 2027–2028 2029 Glossary Index Acknowledgments