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The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. This is the ideal resource for beginners and experienced stargazers in the United States and Canada, and has been updated to include new and practical information covering events occurring in North America's night sky throughout 2024.This practical guide is both an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Now includes a section on comets and a map of the moon. Designed specifically for North America.Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.Content includes: Advice on where to start looking. Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see. Positions of the moon and visible planets. Details of objects and events in 2024. Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North America; Southern Hemisphere.
This guide provides a comprehensive monthly overview of celestial events visible from North America in 2024. Written by astronomical experts Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, this resource is designed for both novice and experienced stargazers. It offers practical advice on where to begin observing, detailed star maps for each month, and information on the positions of the moon and visible planets. The guide also includes specific details on astronomical objects and events occurring throughout 2024, with updated content for the North American region.
This guide is presented as an ideal resource for both amateur and seasoned astronomers in North America, offering practical and updated information for 2024. The content, authored by astronomical experts and approved by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, aims to provide an accessible introduction for beginners while serving as a useful reference for those with more experience. The inclusion of specific details on comets and the moon, alongside monthly star maps, suggests a focus on comprehensive and user-friendly celestial exploration.
Page Count:
112
Publication Date:
2023-08-31
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0008619891
ISBN-13:
9780008619893
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