{"product_id":"2017-richard-j-bartlett-9781539578260","title":"2017: An Astronomical Year (U.K. Edition): A Reference Guide to 365 Nights of Astronomy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned for astronomers specifically in the United Kingdom, this guide provides details of hundreds of astronomical events throughout 2017. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written by Richard J. Bartlett, a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, the guide includes almost daily data and information on the Moon and planets and provides descriptions of all the key events: \u003cbr\u003e* The phases of the Moon \u003cbr\u003e* Conjunctions between the Moon and planets (including angular separations.) \u003cbr\u003e* Lunar and Solar eclipses \u003cbr\u003e* A breakdown of when to observe the planets and conjunctions \u003cbr\u003e* Peak dates for the major meteor showers (including corresponding lunar phases) \u003cbr\u003e* Lunar and planetary data, including position, magnitude, apparent diameter, illumination, elongation distance from the Sun and other nearby celestial bodies. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether you're an expert astronomer or a casual star gazer, An Astronomical Year is the essential guide to the best celestial events of 2017. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e (Purchase of the paperback edition will also allow you to download the Kindle version for free.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Praise for the 2016 edition: \u003cbr\u003e \"All in all, my conclusion is that this is an excellent book, and it's 'the book I've wanted all along'. A go-to reference guide for beginner or experienced sky-gazer.\" - By Tony Benson on 15 July 2015 \u003cbr\u003e \"Clear and concise, this is a book that will facilitate the investigation of the night sky for all. Clear descriptions give the reader a superb chance to view all the delights of the northern hemisphere sky. This, in my view is a must for anyone who is even remotely interested in the night sky, and essential for anyone who is serious about astronomy! Another key read from Richard Bartlett!\" - By Bill Hawkes on 28 February 2016 \u003cbr\u003e \"Brilliant, all I could wish and more, lots of reference material that allows me to plan ahead to conduct astrophotography.\" By Steve Bowden on 1 March 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard J. Bartlett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1539578267\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781539578260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/16\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.49d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard J. Bartlett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47305318924543,"sku":"9781539578260","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_37a3a8be-0ec2-453a-a2f1-c214aeeb34d2.jpg?v=1758830554","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/2017-richard-j-bartlett-9781539578260","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}