2016 Guide to the Night Sky: A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and Ireland - Softcover

“A handy and straightforward guide ... attractive little booklet, small enough to slip into a pocket or rucsac, recommended.” British Astronomical Association's 'Journal'

“At such a modest price, this is an ideal Christmas stocking-filler for anyone young or old with even the slightest interest in events away from the trials and tribulations on planet earth” The Observatory

“This is a great guide to the 2015 night sky at a great price” Astronomy Now

A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2016. This practical guidebook is both 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.

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 2016.