The Night Sky: An astronomers guide to the night sky and the universe

by Nigel Henbest (Artist), Nigel Henbest (Visual Art)

A comprehensive and definitive guide to the wonders of the night sky and the universe

Discover the wonders of the Universe with this indispensable guide.  The Night Sky  is chock full of information explaining what, when and how to observe space and understanding the night sky.

Not only accessible, but also invaluable, this is the perfect practical guide for both budding and seasoned astronomers, an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful resource for more experienced stargazers.

240 pages, Hardcover

Published November 28, 2023

About the author

Educated in Northern Ireland and at Leicester University where he studied physics, chemistry and astronomy. He did postgraduate work at the University of Cambridge but left to become a science writer. He has written 36 books and over 1,000 articles on astronomy and space many of them in collaboration with Heather Couper. Previously he has been Astronomy Consultant to New Scientist magazine, editor of the Journal of the British Astronomical Association and media consultant to the Royal Greenwich Observatory. Along with Couper and Stuart Carter, director of the Channel 4 series The Stars he set up Pioneer Productions and now develops ideas and proposals for that company.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and easy book to go through,if you know the basics of astronomy and the terms used to describe different phenomena.

Recommended if you don’t want to spend a lot of time and just want to skim the gist of such an incredible science.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read for those curious about the cosmos.