{"product_id":"2021-an-astronomical-year-north-american-edition-a-reference-guide-to-365-nights-of-astronomy-paperback","title":"2021: An Astronomical Year (North American Edition): A Reference Guide to 365 Nights of Astronomy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard J. Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for astronomers in North America, this guide provides details of hundreds of astronomical events throughout 2021. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Richard J. Bartlett, a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, the guide includes all of the following: \u003cbr\u003e* The phases of the Moon \u003cbr\u003e* Details of planetary astronomical events, including conjunctions, eclipses, elongations and oppositions\u003cbr\u003e* An at-a-glance chart showing when the planets are visible throughout the year\u003cbr\u003e* Highlights of the best planetary events, such as conjunctions and oppositions\u003cbr\u003e* Peak dates for the major meteor showers (including corresponding lunar phases) \u003cbr\u003e* 24 star charts with accompanying lists of suggested deep sky objects\u003cbr\u003e* Lunar and planetary data, including co-ordinates, magnitude, apparent diameter, illumination, elongation distance from the Sun and other nearby celestial bodies.\u003cbr\u003e* Charts depicting the positions of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn\u003cbr\u003e* Graphics depicting to-scale telescopic views of the planets throughout the year\u003cbr\u003e* Graphical depictions of the best events that can be easily found and enjoyed without a telescope\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an expert astronomer or a casual star gazer, An Astronomical Year is the essential guide to the best celestial events of 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the previous editions: \u003cbr\u003e\"I love to know about what's in the heavens and this book is good, every day, every month and a lot of explanations.\" - By Rosemary Walker on 3 March 2016\u003cbr\u003e\"Easy to use, well written and concise. It's organized in such a way that the beginner can be rewarded with useful observations the first time out.\" - By an Amazon Customer on 28 February 2016\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent book, exactly what I have been looking for! Easy to follow for the beginner, and yet plenty of technical data to keep more advanced astronomers interested.\" By an Amazon Customer on 9 March 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67993196626141,"sku":"9798559038612","price":24.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/H-PnIDo25H9798559038612.webp?v=1790923839","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/2021-an-astronomical-year-north-american-edition-a-reference-guide-to-365-nights-of-astronomy-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}