Philip's Stargazing 2012 is a concise guide to the northern night sky, helping starwatchers to see the year's most fascinating events, whether observing with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. The guide is suitable for use between latitudes 40 N and 60 N, including Britain and Ireland, Europe as far south as Rome, and Canada and the northern USA as far south as Philadelphia. Each chapter (one for each month of the year) has a colour star map, created by Wil Tirion, showing the positions and phases of the Moon, the positions of the planets, and other useful information. Each month also includes a constellation described in detail; special events during the month, such as eclipses; a featured astronomical object, usually a deep-sky target; plus an astrophotograph, with details of how it was taken. The Solar System Almanac explains the movement of the planets, with particular attention paid to their positions in 2012. Solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers and comets are also described. Exploring the Deep Sky provides a list of recommended deep-sky objects. The observer can use the monthly charts to discover which constellations are on view, and then use this information to plan deep-sky observing. The book concludes with an Equipment Review. Here Robin Scagell, author of Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope, provides a round-up of what's new in observing technology, from the latest brands of telescope to the best webcams.
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About the Author
Heather Couper is a past President of both the British Astronomical Association and the Society for Popular Astronomy. She is a Fellow of both the Royal Astronomical Society and the Institute of Physics, and a former Millennium Commissioner, for which she was awarded the CBE in 2007. Nigel Henbest has been Astronomy Consultant to New Scientist magazine, Editor of the Journal of the British Astronomical Association, and Media Consultant to the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By M. Stribley
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Useful book laid out in an easy-to-read format for novices such as me. Each month has a "map" of the sky showing which constellations, planets and moons are visible with or without a telescope at various dates and times of the night. Plenty of text provides further details.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Anyone who has been following the BBC's Stargazing Live series recently might be interested in this booklet of star charts for the coming year. Authors Nigel Henbest and Heather Cooper's notes that accompany each month's star chart are very clear and easy to understand. I would recommend this book to both beginners without any equipment and to those who have either binoculars or a small telescope.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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As usual, Philip's yearly Stargazing book is full of fantastic info and helped a lot when watching Stargazing live. I was able to understand what Prof Brian Cox was talking about. This is the third year that I've bought the book and will buy one again next year. Brilliant!
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Promises more than it delivers
I think the Stargazers' Almanac 2012: Monthly Guide to the Stars and Planets is more useful on the whole to appreciate the stars.
Published 1 month ago by Lotli
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Stargazing 2012
The book arrived in time For my partner's birthday and in good condition. Overall he was very pleased with the book as a gift and I recommend the seller to my friends and family... Read more
Published 12 months ago by elfica
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philips stargazing 2012 book
this book is sooo amazing. its really full of information and so easy to understand. i shall definitely be buying this book again for next year!!!
Published 15 months ago by shirley hosken
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Excellent
I'm very new to star gazing and this book was bought for me as a present. I was a bit unsure if I would find it helpful/easy to understand. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Miss J
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Plenty of info on stellar events in 2012
I get an Astronomy year book most years to see what's on and where to look. This book has plenty of critical dates and locations to look for in the sky over 2012. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. Richard Pearn
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Great
I got this book two years in a row for my dads Christmas. He loves them they are so detailed and helpful
Published 17 months ago by Staceydoo
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new stargazer
The package was well wrapped and came within a few days. This book is well set out with interesting diagrams of positions of stars.I would recommend it to a beginner like my self.
Published 17 months ago by pol
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