The Stargazers' Almanac: An Illustrated Month-at-a-Glance Guide to the Night Sky - Callum Potter

Look up! You don't need a telescope to go stargazing... Navigate 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, spot the constellations of the zodiac, watch meteor showers or see a swarm of a thousand stars. The Stargazers' Almanac 2027 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, older 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. The Stargazers' Almanac 2027 also features: -- Clear and helpful advice throughout making it perfect for enthusiasts and beginners-- Introduction explaining how to use the Almanac-- Fresh, easy-to-view layout-- An overhead star map for a handy, complete visual reference -- A list containing the Latin and English names of constellations-- A key to the brightness of stars-- Easy to hang and presented in a sturdy cardboard gift envelope -- no shrink wrap!-- Expert insight from Callum Potter ? Director of the British Astronomical Association (BAA) Deep Sky Section and former President of the BAAThe Stargazers' Almanac is suitable for astronomy enthusiasts t
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