The "Times" Night Sky

A guide to seeing the stars, Moon and planets with the naked eye, with a month by month guide for 1999. Twelve monthly charts show the night sky objects above the horizon late in the evening, with notes describing the visibility of the planets and the phases of the Moon. Includes a summary of recent and forthcoming developments in space.

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Compiled and edited by The Times Astronomy Correspondent, Michael Hendrie, this is a concise and simple guide to seeing the stars, moon and planets with the naked eye. The essential month-by-month guide to the night sky in the year 2000. Twelve monthly charts show the night sky objects above the horizon late in the evening, whilst notes opposite each chart describe the visibility of the planets and the phases of the Moon. The book also has a summary of recent and forthcoming developments in space, as well as important events in the astronomical calendar in the year 2000. This is the ideal month-by-month guide for all keen astronomers.