Philip's Stargazing 2023 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland

Nigel Henbest, Heather Couper

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Philip's
29 November 2022

Special kinds of photography; Astronomy, space & time; Cosmology & the universe; Galaxies & stars; Popular astronomy & space

Series: Philip's Stargazing

"Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide to the night sky in 2023 for both budding and experienced astronomers.

""If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this"" BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philip's Stargazing 2023 is the only book you'll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy and daily use, Stargazing 2023 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion.

Now including the top astronomical places to visit, star festivals and the latest on star parties in Britain and Ireland, the new 2023 edition is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.

12 updated sky charts for year-round astronomical discovery

Month-to-Month information

Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year

Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2023

The best places to experience Dark Skies, along with the latest on Star Festivals and Star Partie

Top places to visit for astronomical insights

Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Prof Nigel Henbest

The latest on electronic telescopes from expert Robin Scagell

Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2023

Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms

The planets' movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and come

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"

By: Nigel Henbest, Heather Couper
Imprint: Philip's
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9781849076173
ISBN 10: 1849076170
Series: Philip's Stargazing
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 29 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

After researching at Cambridge, Professor Nigel Henbest was appointed consultant to both New Scientist magazine and the Royal Greenwich Observatory.He is a future astronaut with Virgin Galactic. The author has written over fifty books on astronomy and space, as well as presenting/producing dozens of radio and TV programmes for the international market.