Overview

An ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers, the perfect ebook for stargazing. “This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price.” Astronomy Now “A handy and straightforward guide.” British Astronomical Association's Journal “An ideal Christmas stocking-filler.” The Observatory

About the Book

From the UK’s Number One Astronomy publisher, this is the bestselling stargazing handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. With 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2026.

This practical guide is 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.

Advice on where to start looking and a map of dark sky sites to avoid light pollution. Charts for the circumpolar and seasonal constellations. Easy-to-use star charts for each month with descriptions of objects and events to look for in 2026. Positions of the moon, visible planets and eclipses. Includes a section on comets and a detailed map of the moon.

Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North America; Southern Hemisphere. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.