2021 Stargazing: Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky

Stargazing Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky

by Heather Couper, Nigel Henbest

"If you buy just one guide... you won't do better than this" BBC Sky at Night Magazine
"You're very much in the dark without this illuminating superstar of a guide." Popular Astronomy
"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

Discover the latest in star gazing with the new and definitive guide to the night sky.

Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philip's Stargazing 2021 is the only book you'll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for use in Britain and Ireland, Stargazing 2021 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion.

- 12 Brand-New Maps for year-round astronomical discovery
- Month-to-Month informationDaily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year
- Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2021
- Avoid light pollution with our detailed Dark Sky Map
- Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Professors Couper and Henbest
- Using Binoculars - Stargazing recommendations from expert Robin Scagell
- Perfect for home use during lockdown
- Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2021
- Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms
- The planets' movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets

Genres: Astronomy

96 pages, Paperback

First published August 20, 2020

Reviews

[Lore · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's 2024 when I'm reading this book so most of the content is outdated, but every chapter has some interesting facts from the world of astronomy (stars, galaxies, nebulae, astronomers, etc) and for that alone I highly recommend this series.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

A handy guide to what we can expect to see in the night sky with the passing seasons.

Although I've only just received a copy of this book (September 2020), a quick look at the information for previous months - showing details of starry events that I've been lucky enough to see - confirms that it's a useful guide.

It's not just a list of what you can see, there's background information which is helpful, and some rather nice images.

I personally think that this would be a lovely book to have in hard-copy format, but if you're out and about, the Kindle format is useful.

Will be referring to this over the next few months - weather permitting.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.