{"product_id":"2025-night-sky-almanac-a-month-by-month-guide-to-north-americas-skies-from-the-royal-astronomical-society-of-canada-paperback","title":"2025 Night Sky Almanac: A Month-By-Month Guide to North America's Skies from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicole Mortillaro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA portable guidebook for enjoying the night sky in 2025.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e2025 Night Sky Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This in-depth guide introduces readers to the objects in the sky -- from stars, to comets, to globular clusters -- and then takes them through the cosmic events to look out for each month in 2025, with sky maps, moon phase charts and info about the planets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book also features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Methods for using your hands to measure angles in the sky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Information about binoculars and telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A glossary of terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A list of helpful resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e And much, much more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e2025 Night Sky Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e is both a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and a quick reference book for more experienced sky watchers who don't want to miss a thing. Its compact size means it's perfect for taking on an \"astro-vacation\" or simply sky viewing in the backyard. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) was founded ad hoc in 1868 and incorporated in 1890 with a dual membership of professionals and amateurs. It has 29 Canadian chapters and over 5,000 members. \u003ci\u003eThe Journal of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada\u003c\/i\u003e is entering its 117th year of publication, and the RASC also produces a number of other publications and guidebooks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Nicole Mortillaro is an avid amateur astronomer, author, editor, Senior Science Reporter for CBC News and the editor-in-chief of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eSaturn\u003c\/i\u003e, and lives in Toronto, Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 8.26 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41908260470919,"sku":"9780228104704","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a2bef20d7b8588eb31a9b4de5ebef87c.webp?v=1734078642","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/2025-night-sky-almanac-a-month-by-month-guide-to-north-americas-skies-from-the-royal-astronomical-society-of-canada-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}