Author: Radmila Topalovic
United Kingdom, Great Britain
Published on 13 August 2026 by Harpercollins Publishers (Collins) in the United Kingdom.
Paperback | 112 pages
210 x 148 | 180g
The ideal night sky gift for all amateur and experienced astronomers
“This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price.”
Astronomy Now
“A handy and straightforward guide.”
British Astronomical Association's Journal
“An ideal Christmas stocking-filler.”
The Observatory Magazine
The UK’s Number One Astronomy publisher presents the bestselling handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. With 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2027.
Designed for Britain and Ireland but usable anywhere in the world between 40°N and 60°N, covering most of Europe, southern Canada and the northern United States.
This practical guide is your easy introduction to exploring the skies and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers.
* Easy-to-use star charts for each month with descriptions of objects and events to look out for in 2027.
* 16 additional pages of useful content.
* Charts for the circumpolar and seasonal constellations.
* Positions of the moon, visible planets, lunar and solar eclipses.
* Includes a section on comets and a detailed map of the moon.
* Advice on where to start looking and a map of dark sky sites to avoid light pollution.
* Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North America; Southern Hemisphere.
Written and illustrated by astronomical experts and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.