2026 Guide to the Night Sky : A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Britain and Ireland

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Author: Topalovic, Radmila United Kingdom, Great BritainPublished on 28 August 2025 by HarperCollins Publishers (Collins) in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 112 pages148 x 210 x 7 | 182g The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. “This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price.” Astronomy Now “A handy and straightforward guide.” British Astronomical Association's Journal “An ideal Christmas stocking-filler.” The Observatory From the UK’s Number One Astronomy publisher, this is the bestselling stargazing handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. With 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2026. This practical guide is an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Designed for Britain and Ireland but usable anywhere in the world between 40°N and 60°N, covering most of Europe, southern Canada and the northern United States. Advice on where to start looking and a map of dark sky sites to avoid light pollution.Charts for the circumpolar and seasonal constellations.Easy-to-use star charts for each month with descriptions of objects and events to look for in 2026.Positions of the moon, visible planets and eclipses.Includes a section on comets and a detailed map of the moon.Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North America; Southern Hemisphere. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Show more