2021 Night Sky Almanac

A portable guidebook for enjoying the night sky in 2021. 2021 Night Sky Almanac is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all of the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. This in-depth guide first introduces readers to the objects in the sky -- from stars, to comets, to globular clusters -- and then takes them through the cosmic events to look out for each month in 2021, with sky maps, moon phase charts and info about the planets. The book also features: Methods for using your hands to measure angles in the sky; Information about binoculars and telescopes; History of constellations, including Indigenous history; A glossary of terms; And much, much more! 2021 Night Sky Almanac is both a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and a quick reference book for more experienced sky watchers who don't want to miss a thing. Its compact size means it's perfect for taking on an "astro-vacation" or simply sky viewing in the backyard. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) was founded ad hoc in 1868 and incorporated in 1890 with a dual membership of professionals and amateurs. It has 29 Canadian chapters and over 5,000 members. The Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is entering its 114th year of publication, and the RASC also produces a number of other publications and guidebooks.

The perfect gift for amateur and seasoned astronomers. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.

Written by a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, the guide provides almost daily data and information on the Moon and planets and lists details of hundreds of astronomical events. Included in the guide are: * Graphical depictions of the Moon and planets throughout the month * Data tables for the Moon and planets including position, magnitude, apparent diameter and elongation from the Sun. * Conjunctions between the Moon, planets and bright stars (including angular separations for planetary conjunctions.) * Lunar and Solar eclipses * Annual summaries of when to observe the planets * Annual summaries of notable close planetary conjunctions * Peak dates for the major meteor showers with moon phase * Inferior and superior conjunctions for Mercury and Venus * Greatest eastern and western elongations for Mercury and Venus * Oppositions and solar conjunctions for the outer planets * Dates of the equinoxes and solstices PLUS * Twenty-four star charts with accompanying lists of suggested deep sky objects Whether you're an expert astronomer or a casual star gazer, the almanac is the essential guide for observers everywhere. Praise for previous editions: "Packed with information - Very helpful resource for lunar and planetary astronomy." - Michael Wardell, December 4th, 2019 (Amazon US) "Lots of great info1 Very thorough, very helpful!" - an_instructional_sys_designer, November 28th 2019 (Amazon US) "Great Events Data for Astronomy and Astrophotography!" - Richard, November 24th 2019 (Amazon US) "Excellent production highlighting astronomical events on a daily basis for the next five years." - A. K. Love, March 19th 2019 (Amazon UK) "Valuable data to help me plan and execute my astrophotography hobby" - Amazon Customer, January 30th 2019 (Amazon US) "Another great book for Astronomers - Another great contribution to the Astronomy hobby by Richard who is well known for writing easy to use and well thought out books for Astronomers." - Pete W, June 17th 2018 (Amazon UK)

Connect with the universe that surrounds us with this stylish companion to the night sky. All events are clearly presented month-by-month with easy-to-understand explanations and charts, including stars, planets, meteors, comets, eclipses and constellations. The fullest guide to stargazing is the perfect gift for amateur and seasoned astronomers. Designed for use anywhere in the world. Coverage includes details of major astronomical objects and events in 2021; phase of moon diagrams; major planetary conjunctions; meteor showers; eclipse details and diagrams; dates of main lunar phases, and elongations of Mercury and Venus.

Written by a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, the guide provides data and information on the Moon and planets and lists details of hundreds of astronomical events. Included in the guide are: * Data tables for the Moon, planets, Pluto, Ceres and Vesta including position, magnitude, apparent diameter and elongation from the Sun. * Conjunctions between the Moon, planets and bright stars (including angular separations for planetary conjunctions.) * Lunar and Solar eclipses * Annual summaries of when to observe the planets * Annual summaries of notable close planetary conjunctions * Peak dates for the major meteor showers with moon phase * Greatest eastern and western elongations for Mercury and Venus * Oppositions for the outer planets PLUS * Twenty-four star charts with accompanying lists of suggested deep sky objects Whether you're an expert astronomer or a casual star gazer, the ephemeris is the essential guide for observers everywhere.

"This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price"Astronomy Now "A handy and straightforward guide ... attractive little booklet" British Astronomical Association's 'Journal' "an ideal Christmas stocking-filler" The Observatory Bestselling handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2021. An easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Now includes a section on comets and a map of the moon. 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. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Content includes: * Advice on where to start looking * Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see * Positions of the moon and visible planets * Details of objects and events you might see in 2021 * Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North America; Southern Hemisphere.

This is the ideal resource for beginners and experienced stargazers in the United States and Canada, and has been updated to include new and practical information covering events occurring in North America's night sky throughout 2021.

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.