2016: The Night Sky Sights: A Guide to Over 125 Astronomical Events to See Without a Telescope

By Richard J. Bartlett

***The #3 Most Gifted Astronomy Book in the UK Amazon store, January 2016*** Specifically designed for absolute beginners and casual stargazers without a telescope, this guide highlights over 125 astronomical events in 2016 - all of them visible with just your eyes. Written by a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, every event has a full color depiction of the sky and a description that's jargon-free and easy to understand. The guide showcases events visible in the evening and pre-dawn sky as well as those you can see throughout the night. Highlighted events include: * Pairings of the Moon with planets, bright stars and star clusters * The best opportunities to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn * Meteor showers * Bright stars and constellations You don't need to be an expert. You don't need to know the jargon. You just need a calendar, clear, dark skies and a willingness to explore the universe above and beyond you!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1511841400
• ISBN13: 9781511841405
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"