Overview
"A portable guidebook for enjoying the night sky in 2022. 2022 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 2022, 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 A glossary of terms A list of helpful resources And much, much more! 2022 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 115th year of publication, and the RASC also produces a number of other publications and guidebooks."
Full Product Details
Author: Nicole Mortillaro
Publisher: Firefly Books
Imprint: Firefly Books
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 14.70cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 20.80cm
Weight: 0.318kg
ISBN: 9780228103264
ISBN 10: 0228103266
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 17 November 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The book is written for both novice and advanced sky watchers, and sailors who watch the sky for telltale signs of pending storms. This book will make you look up and enjoy what you see in the night sky, even if it's not to get you home safely like in decades past.-- Sailor Magazine (1/1/2022 12:00:00 AM) Provides excellent monthly star charts to help you learn the sky.--Alan Dyer Amazing Sky Blog (1/3/2022 12:00:00 AM) This guide is packed with information about planets, comets, meteors, celestial events and much more. Complementing the fascinating text are lots of photographs, diagrams and maps... 2022 Night Sky Almanac is an interesting monthly guide of the night sky and a good reason to set aside your cell phone, tablet and other screens and head outdoors for some really fascinating viewing.--Glenn Perrett Waterloo Chronicle Newspaper (12/16/2021 12:00:00 AM)
Provides excellent monthly star charts to help you learn the sky.--Alan Dyer Amazing Sky Blog (1/3/2022 12:00:00 AM) This guide is packed with information about planets, comets, meteors, celestial events and much more. Complementing the fascinating text are lots of photographs, diagrams and maps... 2022 Night Sky Almanac is an interesting monthly guide of the night sky and a good reason to set aside your cell phone, tablet and other screens and head outdoors for some really fascinating viewing.--Glenn Perrett Waterloo Chronicle Newspaper (12/16/2021 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Nicole Mortillaro is an avid amateur astronomer, author, editor, Senior Science Reporter for CBC News and the editor-in-chief of the Journal of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. She is the author of Saturn, and lives in Toronto, Canada.
