The Stargazers' Almanac: An Illustrated Month-at-a-Glance Guide to the Night Sky

Look up! You don't need a telescope to go stargazing... Navigate the night skies with this beautiful illustrated monthly guide to the stars and planets, now with a new and improved design for 2026! This large-format almanac allows you to step outside and track the planets, locate the Milky Way, spot the constellations of the zodiac, watch meteor showers or see a swarm of a thousand stars. The Stargazers' Almanac 2026 is a beautiful month-by-month guide to the night skies. It's designed specifically for naked-eye astronomy -- no telescope required! -- making it ideal for beginners, older children and backyard astronomers. It is a perennially popular Christmas gift -- and one which lasts the whole year round. Each monthly chart features two views of the night sky, looking north and south, and a visual guide to the phases of the moon and the movements of the planets. The Stargazers' Almanac 2026 also features: -- Clear and helpful advice throughout making it perfect for enthusiasts and beginners -- New introduction explaining how to use the Almanac -- Fresh, easy-to-view layout --An overhead star map for a handy, complete visual reference -- A list containing the Latin and English names of constellations -- A key to the brightness of stars -- Easy to hang and presented in a sturdy cardboard gift envelope -- no shrink wrap! -- Expert insight from Callum Potter ? Director of the British Astronomical Association (BAA) Deep Sky Section and former President of the BAA The Stargazers' Almanac is suitable for astronomy enthusiasts throughout the UK, Northern Europe, Canada and Northern USA. It is made with sustainable paper and plant-based inks, which reduces chemical emissions and makes it easier to recycle.