Product Description

Compiled and edited by The Times Astronomy Correspondent, Michael Hendrie, this is a concise and simple guide to seeing the stars, moon and planets with the naked eye. The essential month-by-month guide to the night sky in the year 2002.

Twelve monthly charts show the night sky objects above the horizon late in the evening, whilst notes opposite each chart describe the visibility of the planets and the phases of the Moon.

This year’s guide includes new information on sunset, sunrise and nautical twilight times, in addition to a table highlighting the principal meteor showers in 2002, and notes on other important events in the astronomical calendar.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2515072 in Books
• Published on: 2001-12-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

From the Back Cover

Twelve monthly charts show the night sky objects above the horizon late in the evening, whilst notes opposite each chart describe the visibility of the planets and the phases of the Moon.

This year’s guide includes new information on sunset, sunrise and nautical twilight times, in addition to a table highlighting the principal meteor showers in 2002, and notes on other important events in the astronomical calendar.

About the Author

Michael Hendrie is Astronomy Correspondent of The Times.