Books by Royal Observatory Greenwich

This is the ideal resource for beginners and experienced stargazers in the United States and Canada, and has been updated to include new and practical information covering events occurring in North America's night sky throughout 2021.

"e;This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price"e;Astronomy Now"e;A handy and straightforward guide ... attractive little booklet"e; British Astronomical Association's 'Journal'"e;an ideal Christmas stocking-filler"e; The ObservatoryFrom the Number One Astronomy publisher, the bestselling stargazing handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2022.This practical guidebook 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(deg)N and 60(deg)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 2022.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, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A brilliant gift for anyone who wants to test their knowledge about space and beyond, this is a quiz book that's out of this world.

How long does it take light from the Sun to reach Earth? What do we call one millionth of a billionth of a second? What animals change colour in different seasons? And why is Greenwich the Home of Time? Find the answers to these and many more fascinating questions in this timely little book from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the 'Home of Time'.

The perfect gift for amateur and seasoned astronomers. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.

A beautiful Christmas gift for beginner and seasoned stargazers alike

A beautiful Christmas gift for beginner and seasoned stargazers alike A brilliant introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.