When I was young I relied on a monthly star chart in The Guardian and staying up every so often to watch Patrick Moore on The Sky at Night for my information. Some of this information is easily understood, some holds its secrets tight and needs scientific cajoling to be released. Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition.

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. So many amazing things are going on above our heads in the night sky that we can easily miss if we are not kept well informed. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. Includes: advice on where to start looking and a map of dark sky sites to avoid light pollution; charts for the circumpolar and seasonal constellations; events to look for in 2023; positions of the moon, visible planets and eclipses and much more. The books featured on this site are aimed primarily at readers aged 13 or above and therefore you must be 13 years or over to sign up to our newsletter.From skull to toe, via the teeth, spine, chest, arms, hands, pelvis, and legs, she delicately reverse engineers events, piecing together the evidence in our remains to discover the details of lives once lived. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

Now 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. To access you ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose.The Royal Observatory Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. Designed for Britain and Ireland but usable anywhere in the world between 40 DegreesN and 60 DegreesN, covering most of Europe, southern Canada and the northern United States.