Philip's 2027 Stargazing Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky - Paperback, 96 Pages

This English-language guide to the night sky is for novice and experienced astronomers, with monthly charts, calendars and practical viewing advice for 2027. Written by astronomer Nigel Henbest, it is a 96-page paperback measuring 14.8 x 1.2 x 20.8 cm (5.8 x 0.5 x 8.2 in).

Key Features

• Monthly Star Charts: A fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year.
• Viewing Advice: Recommendations for observing stars, planets and eclipses, plus a top constellation, target object, topic and picture for each month.
• Moon and Planets: A daily Moon Phase Calendar highlighting special lunar events and a Planet Watch with ideal viewing days in 2027.
• Events and Locations: A calendar of major astronomical events, the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2027, dark-sky locations, star festivals, star parties and astronomy-themed days out.
• Expert Guidance: Advice from astronomer Professor Nigel Henbest and a special article by equipment expert Robin Scagell.
• Clear Explanations: Covers planetary movements, solar and lunar eclipses, meteors and comets, with a jargon buster for common or confusing terms.

Specifications

• Author: Nigel Henbest
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 96
• Publisher: Philip's
• Publication Date: 6 Aug. 2026
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 14.8 x 1.2 x 20.8 cm (5.8 x 0.5 x 8.2 in)
• Weight: 210 g (7.4 oz)
• ISBN-10: 184907755X
• ISBN-13: 978-184-9077552
• Release Date: 2026-08-06