The Astronomical Almanac (2015-2019) A Comprehensive Guide to Night Sky Events

About this book

Designed for astronomers of all levels, the almanac provides details of thousands of astronomical events from 2015 through to 2019. Written by a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, the guide includes almost daily data and information on the Moon and planets, as well as Pluto, Ceres, Pallas, Juno and Vesta:
- The phases of the Moon
- Conjunctions between the Moon, planets and asteroids (including angular separations.)
- Lunar and Solar eclipses
- Annual summaries of when to observe the planets and asteroids
- Annual summaries of notable planetary conjunctions
- Peak dates for the major meteor showers (including corresponding lunar phases)
- Dates of perihelion, aphelion, perigee and apogee of the planets and asteroids
- Inferior and Superior conjunction dates for Mercury and Venus
- Eastern and Western elongation dates for Mercury and Venus
- Opposition and solar conjunction dates for the outer planets and asteroids
- Apparent diameter changes for the planets
- Magnitude changes for the planets and asteroids
- Constellation changes for the Sun, planets and asteroids

Whether you're an expert astronomer or a casual star gazer, the almanac is the essential guide for observers across the world.

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