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 Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"Both delightful and useful" David Stickland, The Observatory
"Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this stunning companion to the night sky." All About Space
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Höhe: 181 mm
Breite: 117 mm
Dicke: 27 mm
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978-0-00-860429-5 (9780008604295)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Storm Dunlop is an experienced Astronomy and meteorology author and translator. Books include Gem Weather (Collins, 2012), Meteorology Manual (Haynes, 2014), Practical Astronomy (Philip's, 2012) and is the lead author for the bestselling annual Guide to the Night Sky (Collins). Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, the Royal Meteorological Society and a member of the International Astronomical Union.
