Learn about the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography.Tom Kerss covers the cultural and scientific context for auroras, and offers a comprehensive guide to forecasting and photography, so that readers can fuse their own technical mastery with the infinite creativity of nature.Learn about the formation, propert...

Answers to the mysteries of the cosmos for inquiring minds.Explore the entire cosmos in 101 fascinating topics – from mind-blowing numbers, astonishing sights, to strange-but-true discoveries and everything in between.Feed your cosmic curiosity with this comprehensive guide to the Universe, featuring 101 out-of-this-world astronomical facts, discoveries and innovations. From gravitational curls to strange new worlds; the night sky to the end of time – you’re sure to find so...

Across the centuries, and across the world, solar and lunar eclipses have captured the human imagination. Weaving together their long history and mythology with the very latest scientific techniques and discoveries, Philip's Little Book of Eclipses is a global guide to their locations and significance over the coming decades.Each year, several eclipses can be seen around the world, grabbing headlines and drawing tens of millions of curious sky-wat...

The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever-changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against the stars, witness the thrill of a meteor shower, or the memory of a once-in-a-generation comet.In a few short generations, scientists have taken us from wondering about the nature of the Solar System to exploring every corner of it with advanced robotic probes, and inexpensive but po...

A lens into the unexplored and unseen cosmosA beautiful book showcasing the most stunning images from the first years of the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful infrared space observatory, along with expert insights into their revelations.Discover how these awe-inspiring images enhance our understanding of the Cosmos, and what new mysteries they unlock for astronomers.Learn more about humanity's mission to explore the far reaches of the Un...

An ideal introduction for beginner and seasoned stargazers alike from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.Astronomy expert Tom Kerss offers complete advice from the ground up, introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps, explaining the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year.Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific e...

"A wonderfully comprehensive and well-written guide about all facets of Northern Lights-hunting. You’ll find enjoyment from this excellent guide to a fabulous natural phenomenon." ★★★★★ Jamie Carter, BBC Sky at Night MagazineThe perfect gift for anyone looking to explore the wonder of the Northern Lights.Discover the incomparable beauty of nature's lightshow the Aurora Borealis in this fascinating guide for aspiring and seasoned night sky observers...

An in-depth guide for Moon observers and aspiring astronomersIncludes detailed Moon maps and covers the history of lunar observation and exploration, the properties of the Moon, its origin and orbit.Optimised for colour tablets, the images in this ebook are not best-suited for viewing on black and white devices.Detailed advice in on how to choose a telescope and how to capture the Moon in sketchesDiscover all you need to know about