{"product_id":"2021-richard-j-bartlett-9798559038612","title":"2021: An Astronomical Year (North American Edition): A Reference Guide to 365 Nights of Astronomy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned for astronomers in North America, this guide provides details of hundreds of astronomical events throughout 2021. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Richard J. Bartlett, a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, the guide includes all of the following: \u003cbr\u003e* The phases of the Moon \u003cbr\u003e* Details of planetary astronomical events, including conjunctions, eclipses, elongations and oppositions\u003cbr\u003e* An at-a-glance chart showing when the planets are visible throughout the year\u003cbr\u003e* Highlights of the best planetary events, such as conjunctions and oppositions\u003cbr\u003e* Peak dates for the major meteor showers (including corresponding lunar phases) \u003cbr\u003e* 24 star charts with accompanying lists of suggested deep sky objects\u003cbr\u003e* Lunar and planetary data, including co-ordinates, magnitude, apparent diameter, illumination, elongation distance from the Sun and other nearby celestial bodies.\u003cbr\u003e* Charts depicting the positions of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn\u003cbr\u003e* Graphics depicting to-scale telescopic views of the planets throughout the year\u003cbr\u003e* Graphical depictions of the best events that can be easily found and enjoyed without a telescope\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an expert astronomer or a casual star gazer, An Astronomical Year is the essential guide to the best celestial events of 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the previous editions: \u003cbr\u003e\"I love to know about what's in the heavens and this book is good, every day, every month and a lot of explanations.\" - By Rosemary Walker on 3 March 2016\u003cbr\u003e\"Easy to use, well written and concise. It's organized in such a way that the beginner can be rewarded with useful observations the first time out.\" - By an Amazon Customer on 28 February 2016\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent book, exactly what I have been looking for! Easy to follow for the beginner, and yet plenty of technical data to keep more advanced astronomers interested.\" By an Amazon Customer on 9 March 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard J. Bartlett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798559038612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.48d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard J. Bartlett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46928019849471,"sku":"9798559038612","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_524afd00-ddfe-4b62-b09e-5ce0240f3343.jpg?v=1749373685","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/2021-richard-j-bartlett-9798559038612","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}