Nigel Henbest

This comprehensive guide to astronomy introduces the basic concepts, explaining what, when, and how to observe space, right through to current theories on everything from black holes to microquasars. It helps you to navigate the night sky, identify the constellations and find planets, comets, galaxies and deep-sky objects.Accessible, informative, and fully-illustrated, this is an invaluable practical companion for anyone who loves stargazing.

Philip s Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers

Philip s Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers

Esta obra admirable transporta literalmente al lector fuera de este mundo. A lo largo de la historia, los secretos de las estrellas y los planetas han cautivado a la humanidad. Las asomobrosas imágenes enviadas por el telescopio Hubble y por misiones espaciales recientes brindan una ojeada fascinante a los misterios del universo. Los textos informativos y de gran lirismo que acompañan estas imagenes increibles dotan de vida al cosmos y nos deparan un viaje unico a traves del espacio que permite detenerse a admirar la magia y la majestuosidad del Sol, la Luna, los cometas y otras galaxias, asi como indagar en el nacimiento de las estrellas, su extincion, los agujeros negros y la Gran Explosion. En estas paginas a veces cuesta diferenciar el arte de la naturaleza. En palabras de la propia Heather: ¡Bienvenidos a la galeria de arte del universo!

La obra constituye un compendio del Universo, conocido y por conocer, explicado de la forma más sencilla aunque también más rigurosa. Dividida en esis partes (Observación del Universo, Exploración del espacio, Planetas y satélites, Las estrellas, Las galaxias y más allá y Observación práctica), cada una va subdividiéndose en subpartes hasta concretarse en temas, que desarrollan a doble página imágenes e investigaciones en un alarde de datos único y fluido. El libro se completa con una sección de Referencia inmejorable: una Cronología de descubrimientos e hitos históricos; una selección de personajes que más han contribuido, desde los primeros tiempos hasta hoy, al conocimiento actual del Universo (físicos, matemáticos, ingenieros, radiólogos, astrónomos, astronautas, etc.); un Glosario de términos y un índice alfabético con todos los nombres, de personas, objetos y conceptos, tratados en la obra.

Philip s Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers If you buy just one guide you won t do better than this BBC Sky at Night Magazine I will continue to enjoy Philip s Stargazing as the months go by Helen Sharman Astronaut Very useful indeed Chris Lintott Sky at Night presenter Philip s Stargazing is essential for all those who enjoy exploring the night sky with up to date monthly star charts moon calendars and viewing tips as well as the best dark sky sites to visit and astronomy festivals through the year In 2026 there is a 90 solar eclipse with the next total eclipse not due until 2090 Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use Stargazing 2026 is a comprehensive companion for both seasoned and novice astronomers Fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year Viewing recommendations and practical advice including a 90 Solar Eclipse in August 26 Top constellation target object topic and picture for each month Daily Moon Phase Calendar highlighting special lunar events throughout the year Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2026 The best places to experience Dark Skies The latest on Star Festival Star Parties and astronomy themed days out Exp

"If you buy just one guide... you wont do better than this" BBC Sky at Night Magazine"Youre very much in the dark without this illuminating superstar of a guide." Popular Astronomy"I will continue to enjoy Philips Stargazing as the months go by" Helen Sharman, Astronaut"Very useful indeed" Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenterDiscover the latest in star gazing with the new and definitive guide to the night sky.Whether youre a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philips Stargazing 2021 is the only book youll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for use in Britain and Ireland, Stargazing 2021 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion.- 12 Brand-New Maps for year-round astronomical discovery- Month-to-Month informationDaily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year- Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2021- Avoid light pollution with our detailed Dark Sky Map- Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Professors Couper and Henbest- Using Binoculars - Stargazing recommendations from expert Robin Scagell- Perfect for home use during lockdown- Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2021- Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms - The planets movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets

"If you buy just one guide...you wont do better than this" - BBC Sky at Night Magazine"I will continue to enjoy Philips Stargazing as the months go by" - Helen Sharman, Astronaut"Very useful indeed" - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenterDiscover the latest in stargazing with the new and definitive guide to the night sky.Whether youre a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philips Stargazing 2022 is the only book youll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for use in Britain and Ireland, Stargazing 2022 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion.- 12 Brand-New Maps for year-round astronomical discovery- Month-to-Month information. Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year- Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2022- Avoid light pollution with our detailed Dark Sky Map- Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Professor Nigel Henbest- A Behind the Scenes look at astrophotography from expert Robin Scagell- Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2022- Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms - The planets movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets

Philips Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you wont do better than this."- BBC Sky at NightMagazine"I will continue to enjoy Philips Stargazing as the months go by." - Helen Sharman, Astronaut"Very useful indeed." - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenterPhilips Stargazing is essential for all those who enjoy exploring the night sky, with up-to-date monthly star charts, moon calendars and viewing tips, as well as the best dark-sky sites to visit and astronomy festivals through the year. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use, Stargazing 2025 is a comprehensive companion for both seasoned and novice astronomers.* Fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year* Viewing recommendations and practical advice* Top constellation, target object, topic and picture for each month* Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year * Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2025 * The best places to experience Dark Skies * The latest on Star Festival, Star Parties and astronomy-themed days out* Expert advice from internationally renowned astronomer professor Nigel Henbest * Special article by equipment expert Robin Scagell on small refracting telescopes* Complete calendar of major astronomical events * Top 20 Sky Sights of 2025 * Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms * Clear explanation of the planets movements, solar and lunar eclipses, meteors and comets

Philips Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you wont do better than this."- BBC Sky at NightMagazine"I will continue to enjoy Philips Stargazing as the months go by." - Helen Sharman, Astronaut"Very useful indeed." - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenterPhilips Stargazing is essential for all those who enjoy exploring the night sky, with up-to-date monthly star charts, moon calendars and viewing tips, as well as the best dark-sky sites to visit and astronomy festivals through the year. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use, Stargazing 2025 is a comprehensive companion for both seasoned and novice astronomers.* Fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year* Viewing recommendations and practical advice* Top constellation, target object, topic and picture for each month* Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year * Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2025 * The best places to experience Dark Skies * The latest on Star Festival, Star Parties and astronomy-themed days out* Expert advice from internationally renowned astronomer professor Nigel Henbest * Special article by equipment expert Robin Scagell on small refracting telescopes* Complete calendar of major astronomical events * Top 20 Sky Sights of 2025 * Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms * Clear explanation of the planets movements, solar and lunar eclipses, meteors and comets

"If you buy just one guide...you wont do better than this" BBC Sky at Night Magazine"I will continue to enjoy Philips Stargazing as the months go by" Helen Sharman, Astronaut"Very useful indeed" Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenterNow including the top astronomical places to visit, star festivals and the latest on star parties in Britain and Ireland, the new 2023 edition is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day. Whether youre a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philips Stargazing 2023 is the only book youll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy and daily use, Stargazing 2023 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion.- 12 updated sky charts for year-round astronomical discovery- Month-to-Month information. Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year- Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2023- The best places to experience Dark Skies, along with the latest on Star Festivals and Star Parties- Top places to visit for astronomical insights- Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Prof Nigel Henbest- The latest on electronic telescopes from expert Robin Scagell- Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2023- Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms - The planets movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets

"If you buy just one guide...you wont do better than this." - BBC Sky at NightMagazine"I will continue to enjoy Philips Stargazing as the months go by." - Helen Sharman, Astronaut"Very useful indeed." - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenterNow including the top astronomical places to visit, star festivals and the latest on star parties in Britain and Ireland, the new 2024 edition is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.Whether youre a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philips Stargazing 2024 is the only book youll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy and daily use, Stargazing 2024 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion.- 12 updated sky charts for year-round astronomical discovery- Month-to-Month information. Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year- Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2024- The best places to experience Dark Skies, along with the latest on Star Festivals and Star Parties- Top places to visit for astronomical insights- Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Prof Nigel Henbest- Special article on the use of filters for astro-photography by expert Robin Scagell- Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2024- Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms- The planets movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets

Journey through time and space with the greatest astronomers in history. Astronomy is one of the oldest of all the sciences. And yet, its history is also so much more than the history of a science, reflecting our entire culture and providing insight into the evolution of humankinds ideas and ideals over the centuries. This fascinating book tells the amazing story of the development of astronomy, through the key characters in its history from Copernicus to Hubble and Halley, the excitement of new discoveries and the ways in which the history of the skies has affected our lives and how we look at the planet on which we live.The Story of Astronomy celebrates changing perspectives (from the Ancient Greeks to the latest scientific advances) as different cultures, philosophers and scientists sought to come to terms with their, and earths, place in the Cosmos.Exhaustively researched and containing interviews with many of the worlds leading astronomers, including Stephen Hawking, this is the ultimate history of how the universe has revealed itself to us over the millennia.

En esta guía completa y actualizada de astronomía se exponen con amena claridad y rigor tanto los conceptos básicos y prácticos para la correcta observación de la bóveda celeste como las teorías más actuales sobre elementos astronomicos tales como los agujeros negros, las supernovas, los pulsares, los cuasares y la materia y la energia oscura.Ademas, enseña a orientarse en el firmamento nocturno, a conocer y manejar los instrumentos astronomicos mas habituales, a identificar las constelaciones, a localizar planetas, cometas y galaxias, y descubre opciones novedosas como son los programas de ciencia ciudadana.Una obra accesible, detallada, informativa y ricamente ilustrada, que resulta una herramienta practica y valiosa para todo aficionado a la astronomia.

Discover the wonders of the Universe with this indispensable guide. The Night Sky is chock full of information explaining what, when and how to observe space and understanding the night sky.Not only accessible, but also invaluable, this is the perfect practical guide for both budding and seasoned astronomers, an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful resource for more experienced stargazers.