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Night Sky Almanac 2022: A stargazer’s guide
A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky.
Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.
With the aid of easy-to-understand monthly calendars and maps, you will chart the rhythm of the lunar phases, discover events that light up the sky for brief periods, and explore the rich tapestry of characters that adorn the starry canvas overhead.
never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world with this month-by-month guide
go meteor spotting, track the phases of the moon and explore the constellations
worldwide coverage – with details for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres
discover fascinating celestial facts and notable astronomical anniversaries
Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.
With the aid of easy-to-understand monthly calendars and maps, you will chart the rhythm of the lunar phases, discover events that light up the sky for brief periods, and explore the rich tapestry of characters that adorn the starry canvas overhead.
never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world with this month-by-month guide
go meteor spotting, track the phases of the moon and explore the constellations
worldwide coverage – with details for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres
discover fascinating celestial facts and notable astronomical anniversaries
Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
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First published September 2, 2021
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October 25, 2021
Thanks to Net Galley and Harper Collins for an advance copy of this book. The Night Sky Almanac 2022 is an ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers across the world for the next year. It contains easy to follow information and diagrams with enough detail to guide a beginner or act as a reference book for the more advanced. It also brings attention to some interesting constellations and clusters. This is a lovely Almanac to use to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky and celestial sphere in 2022.
July 28, 2022
A very interesting book that helps aid learning more about the Night Sky.
Lots of information monthly on both the North and South Hemisphere.
Topics such as meteor showers, the sunset/sunrise and the moon are all explored in detail.
I think everybody would learn something from this book.
My thanks go to the publisher, author and Netgalley in providing this arc in return for a honest review.
Lots of information monthly on both the North and South Hemisphere.
Topics such as meteor showers, the sunset/sunrise and the moon are all explored in detail.
I think everybody would learn something from this book.
My thanks go to the publisher, author and Netgalley in providing this arc in return for a honest review.
October 29, 2021
I have been lucky enough to get these guides again as they give you and me the reader a guide to the night skies over the next year combined with star maps, calendars and notes on the history of space and stars in the book too that gives you something interesting contemplate for the next twelve months - The Night Sky Almanac is a quintessential guide to anyone with a love of astronomy, with a little more knowledge to boot.
The guide gives so much details on the skies with incredible maps of the heavens. Wil Tirion is a legendary Uranographer and his talents are put to incredible use in this book and any guide he works on as we are given maps of the stars but also given detail sky maps over a few days that will enable the reader to find exactly what they are looking for in any given month.
The extra details go a long way too, with moon phases for the oncoming year, dark spots that will enable you to see the stars whereever you are in the UK and in the world and there's also a glossary that enables you to figure out the language and guides for the skies at twilight in nine different cities - I think this book gives you everything you need to be as astronomically accurate as you want to be, and it makes for a must read for anyone wanting to see the stars!
(I received an ARC from Collins/Netgalley for honest review).
The guide gives so much details on the skies with incredible maps of the heavens. Wil Tirion is a legendary Uranographer and his talents are put to incredible use in this book and any guide he works on as we are given maps of the stars but also given detail sky maps over a few days that will enable the reader to find exactly what they are looking for in any given month.
The extra details go a long way too, with moon phases for the oncoming year, dark spots that will enable you to see the stars whereever you are in the UK and in the world and there's also a glossary that enables you to figure out the language and guides for the skies at twilight in nine different cities - I think this book gives you everything you need to be as astronomically accurate as you want to be, and it makes for a must read for anyone wanting to see the stars!
(I received an ARC from Collins/Netgalley for honest review).
March 8, 2022
This is a superb guide to stargazing, written not just for those who have a familiarity with the hobby, but for those who may never have considered it at all. The language used does not presume that the person reading has any knowledge of anything at all and starts with simple techniques and guides to how best to watch stars and where to find the various constellations and phenomena.
The main part of the book is a month by month guide to what will be in the sky throughout the year and where to look to find it, there are detailed times to sunrise and sunset, and maps of the sky as well as guides to Major Events that will be occurring in 2022, the different aspects of the moon including detailed maps, and a list of the various Dark Sky (i.e. where there is no ambient light pollution) sites can be found in the world, which will greatly enhance the viewing potential of anyone wanting to see the heavens.
Simple, Straightforwards and informative, would recommend highly to anyone starting out at Stargazing.
The main part of the book is a month by month guide to what will be in the sky throughout the year and where to look to find it, there are detailed times to sunrise and sunset, and maps of the sky as well as guides to Major Events that will be occurring in 2022, the different aspects of the moon including detailed maps, and a list of the various Dark Sky (i.e. where there is no ambient light pollution) sites can be found in the world, which will greatly enhance the viewing potential of anyone wanting to see the heavens.
Simple, Straightforwards and informative, would recommend highly to anyone starting out at Stargazing.
November 6, 2021
Following on from a good introduction to the night sky and how to find the constellations in your neighbourhood, the book moves on to details for the sun and moon for each month of 2022.
Further detailed information for South and North views, along with more information about happenings and snippets for each month are also included.
Details of eclipses are included, whether partial or not, solar or lunar. Also meteor, comets and other space objects; plus details of space probes and scientific activity.
The book gives detailed information on a month by month basis, so that the reader can plan and observe the activity that interests them, subject to the weather conditions being sympathetic.
Where readers cannot see the sky from their own home, the book gives details of where dark skies can be found.
A detailed and interesting book, combining history, science and some mythology (from a naming perspective), making it an excellent gift for a friend or family member.
Further detailed information for South and North views, along with more information about happenings and snippets for each month are also included.
Details of eclipses are included, whether partial or not, solar or lunar. Also meteor, comets and other space objects; plus details of space probes and scientific activity.
The book gives detailed information on a month by month basis, so that the reader can plan and observe the activity that interests them, subject to the weather conditions being sympathetic.
Where readers cannot see the sky from their own home, the book gives details of where dark skies can be found.
A detailed and interesting book, combining history, science and some mythology (from a naming perspective), making it an excellent gift for a friend or family member.
October 22, 2021
This would be a perfect gift for any amateur astronomer. It is set out well and easy to understand.
Covering phases of the moon, meteor showers, explaining constellations, the aligning of planets and so much more.
There are chapters detailing all the major events due to happen in 2022 month by month. It really is comprehensive and you will be sure to not miss a thing (unless there is too much cloud cover, obviously)!
There is quite a lot of detail with precise latitudes, which could look daunting at first, but I’m sure anyone who hasn’t used an Almanac before could soon get used to this.
Many thanks to netgalley and the publishers for an arc.
A 5 star read just for pure depth of content.
Covering phases of the moon, meteor showers, explaining constellations, the aligning of planets and so much more.
There are chapters detailing all the major events due to happen in 2022 month by month. It really is comprehensive and you will be sure to not miss a thing (unless there is too much cloud cover, obviously)!
There is quite a lot of detail with precise latitudes, which could look daunting at first, but I’m sure anyone who hasn’t used an Almanac before could soon get used to this.
Many thanks to netgalley and the publishers for an arc.
A 5 star read just for pure depth of content.
January 18, 2022
What a super book, one I will be picking up repeatedly this year.
The book is set out month by month so you can read the whole of each month and then go out and see what you have read about. Its well set out and highly informative. Some of the information was a bit advanced for me but its made me want to learn even more about star gazing. The illustrations are beautiful and I really like the night sky illustrated guides as well.
Ive even got a teenage son asking me whats next to see in the night sky because of the book!!!
Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins for the ARC. My review is my own opinion.
The book is set out month by month so you can read the whole of each month and then go out and see what you have read about. Its well set out and highly informative. Some of the information was a bit advanced for me but its made me want to learn even more about star gazing. The illustrations are beautiful and I really like the night sky illustrated guides as well.
Ive even got a teenage son asking me whats next to see in the night sky because of the book!!!
Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins for the ARC. My review is my own opinion.
September 19, 2022
Super interesting book that helps us to learn more about the night sky, I found it super riveting and very enjoyable. Lots of topics explored in detail including moon, sunsets and also the meteor showers which interest me the most as I've only ever seen one once.
I would have really loved this as a hand held version rather than digital but it will be something to have it in my hands. A great title for galaxy gazers in general but a great book for someone who is interested but not sure where to start!
Thanks to netgalley for my FREE ARC in return for my honest review.
I would have really loved this as a hand held version rather than digital but it will be something to have it in my hands. A great title for galaxy gazers in general but a great book for someone who is interested but not sure where to start!
Thanks to netgalley for my FREE ARC in return for my honest review.
September 27, 2022
Rekindled my desire to flip out the telescope and station myself on the rooftop. I've marked my calendar for the major meteor showers coming up.
The conditions seem favorable for Orionids but not so much for Geminids since the moon will be a waning gibbous, however, considering the hourly rate and higher density cometary material there's a likelihood of catching some nice activity before midnight.
*Meteor Showers*
• Orionids Oct 21-22
• Geminids Dec 14-15
Possible hourly rate
Orionids 25
Geminids 150
The conditions seem favorable for Orionids but not so much for Geminids since the moon will be a waning gibbous, however, considering the hourly rate and higher density cometary material there's a likelihood of catching some nice activity before midnight.
*Meteor Showers*
• Orionids Oct 21-22
• Geminids Dec 14-15
Possible hourly rate
Orionids 25
Geminids 150
December 9, 2021
A fascinating and very informative almanac about the night sky. I didn't realise how much I didn't know! Who would have thought there were so many different names for a full moon. Brilliant illustrations abound to support all of the information about our night sky. This would make a great gift for anyone with an interest in the night sky. Thanks to Storm Dunlop, Will Tirion, Net Galley and Harper Collins for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 5, 2022
Failed to read most of this book. It didn't grab my attention.
September 20, 2022
Super interesting book that helps us to learn more about the night sky, I found it super riveting and very enjoyable. Lots of topics explored in detail including moon, sunsets and also the meteor showers which interest me the most as I've only ever seen one once.
I would have really loved this as a hand held version rather than digital but it will be something to have it in my hands. A great title for galaxy gazers in general but a great book for someone who is interested but not sure where to start!
Thanks to netgalley for my FREE ARC in return for my honest review.
I would have really loved this as a hand held version rather than digital but it will be something to have it in my hands. A great title for galaxy gazers in general but a great book for someone who is interested but not sure where to start!
Thanks to netgalley for my FREE ARC in return for my honest review.
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