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2022 Night Sky Almanac

A Month-by-Month Guide to North America's Skies from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

by (author) Nicole Mortillaro

Publisher
Firefly Books
Initial publish date
Nov 2021
Category
Astronomy, Almanacs, Yearbooks & Annuals
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780228103264
    Publish Date
    Nov 2021
    List Price
    $14.95

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A portable guidebook for enjoying the night sky in 2022.

2022 Night Sky Almanac is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all of the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky.

This in-depth guide first introduces readers to the objects in the sky -- from stars, to comets, to globular clusters -- and then takes them through the cosmic events to look out for each month in 2022, with sky maps, moon phase charts and info about the planets. The book also features:

Methods for using your hands to measure angles in the skyInformation about binoculars and telescopesA glossary of termsA list of helpful resourcesAnd much, much more!

2022 Night Sky Almanac is both a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and a quick reference book for more experienced sky watchers who don't want to miss a thing. Its compact size means it's perfect for taking on an "astro-vacation" or simply sky viewing in the backyard.

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) was founded ad hoc in 1868 and incorporated in 1890 with a dual membership of professionals and amateurs. It has 29 Canadian chapters and over 5,000 members. The Journal of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is entering its 115th year of publication, and the RASC also produces a number of other publications and guidebooks.

About the author

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) was founded ad hoc in 1868 and incorporated in 1890 with a dual membership of professionals and amateurs. It has 29 Canadian chapters and over 5,000 members. The Journal of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is entering its 117th year of publication, and the RASC also produces a number of other publications and guidebooks.

Nicole Mortillaro is an avid amateur astronomer, author, editor, Senior Science Reporter for CBC News and the editor-in-chief of the Journal of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. She is the author of Saturn, and lives in Toronto, Canada.

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Editorial Reviews

This guide is packed with information about planets, comets, meteors, celestial events and much more. Complementing the fascinating text are lots of photographs, diagrams and maps... 2022 Night Sky Almanac is an interesting monthly guide of the night sky and a good reason to set aside your cell phone, tablet and other screens and head outdoors for some really fascinating viewing.

Waterloo Chronicle Newspaper

The book is written for both novice and advanced sky watchers, and sailors who watch the sky for telltale signs of pending storms. This book will make you look up and enjoy what you see in the night sky, even if it's not to get you home safely like in decades past.

Sailor Magazine

Provides excellent monthly star charts to help you learn the sky.

Amazing Sky Blog

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