2025 Guide to the Night Sky
A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Britain and Ireland
Royal Observatory Greenwich author Storm Dunlop author Collins Astronomy author Wil Tirion author Radmila Topalovic author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:29th Aug '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This comprehensive guide is perfect for both novice and experienced astronomers, providing essential information for stargazing throughout 2025.
The 2025 Guide to the Night Sky is the perfect companion for both amateur and seasoned astronomers. This comprehensive handbook offers a detailed exploration of the planets, stars, and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere throughout the year. With six pages dedicated to each month from January to December 2025, it serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in stargazing. Readers will appreciate the practical layout that makes it easy to find information quickly.
Designed primarily for users in Britain and Ireland, the guide is also suitable for stargazers located anywhere between 40°N and 60°N, which includes much of Europe, southern Canada, and the northern United States. The book provides valuable advice on where to begin observing the night sky and includes a map of dark sky locations to help avoid light pollution. Additionally, it features charts for circumpolar and seasonal constellations, along with easy-to-use star charts that highlight important celestial events and objects for each month.
Written and illustrated by renowned astronomical experts Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, the 2025 Guide to the Night Sky has been approved by the astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. This guide is not only a practical introduction to astronomy but also a great reference for more experienced stargazers. It includes information on the positions of the moon, visible planets, eclipses, and even a section on comets, making it a well-rounded resource for anyone eager to explore the cosmos.
“A handy and straightforward guide.” British Astronomical Association's 'Journal'
“an ideal Christmas stocking-filler” The Observatory
“This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price” Astronomy Now
ISBN: 9780008688165
Dimensions: 210mm x 148mm x 10mm
Weight: 180g
112 pages