Stargazers’ Almanac: A Monthly Guide to the Stars and Planets

Description

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.