In PHILIP'S GUIDE TO THE NIGHT SKY, Sir Patrick Moore explains how to find the most famous constellations and the brightest stars, and when to look for them. Clear star maps, showing stars visible to the naked eye, help you to navigate the northern skies. The maps are suitable for use in Britain, Ireland, northern Europe and Canada. PHILIP'S GUIDE TO THE NIGHT SKY is an ideal introduction to stargazing, suitable for all ages and with no need for anything more technical than the naked eye.

Author Biography

Sir Patrick Moore was the author of more than 100 books and presenter of the world's longest-running television series, The Sky at Night. He was a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (Jackson-Gwilt medalist), a member of the International Astronomical Union, and holder of the Goodacre Medal from the British Astronomical Association, of which he was president from 1982-84 before becoming Life Vice-President. In 1967 he was awarded the OBE for his services to astronomy, in 1988 the CBE, and in 2001 he received a knighthood. Sadly, Sir Patrick Moore died in December 2012.