2026 Guide to the Night Sky: A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and Ireland - Non Fiction - Paperback
2026 Guide to the Night Sky: A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and Ireland - Non Fiction - Paperback
The UK’s Number One Astronomy publisher presents the bestselling handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. With 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2026.
Designed for Britain and Ireland but usable anywhere in the world between 40°N and 60°N, covering most of Europe, southern Canada and the northern United States.
This practical guide is your easy introduction to exploring the skies and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers.
∗ Easy-to-use star charts for each month with descriptions of objects and events to look out for in 2026.
∗ 16 additional pages of useful content.
∗ Charts for the circumpolar and seasonal constellations.
∗ Positions of the moon, visible planets, lunar and solar eclipses.
∗ Includes a section on comets and a detailed map of the moon.
∗ Advice on where to start looking and a map of dark sky sites to avoid light pollution.
Written and illustrated by astronomical experts and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
| Feature | Specification |
| Authors | Radmila Topalovic, Dr Dominic Ford, and Collins Astronomy |
| Publisher / Imprint | Collins (An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) |
| ISBN-13 | 9780008747664 |
| Format | Standalone Non-Fiction Pocket Paperback |
| Page Count | 112 Pages of Star Charts, Lunar Maps, and Expert Diagrams |
| Coverage Area | Optimized for Britain and Ireland (Usable worldwide between 40°N and 60°N) |
| Key Features Included | Moon phase cycles, visible planet tracking, dark sky pollution maps, meteor showers |
| Target Audience | Beginners, Amateurs, Home-Schoolers, and Seasoned Astronomers (All Ages) |
| 2026 Context | Critical mid-year astronomical tracking asset optimized for the peak summer meteor showers starting next month |
Radmila Topalovic is a distinguished space scientist and former astronomy programmes officer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, holding a PhD in cosmic dust physics. Dr Dominic Ford is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, actively developing data software for the European Space Agency's PLATO mission. Their combined text is officially approved and vetted by the royal astronomers of Greenwich, representing the absolute pinnacle of British celestial authority. Issued by Collins: the UK’s number one astronomy publisher with a rich educational printing heritage dating back nearly two centuries: this official 2026 paperback printing guarantees absolute mathematical and scientific accuracy for all local northern hemisphere observations.
Description
The UK’s Number One Astronomy publisher presents the bestselling handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. With 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2026.
Designed for Britain and Ireland but usable anywhere in the world between 40°N and 60°N, covering most of Europe, southern Canada and the northern United States.
This practical guide is your easy introduction to exploring the skies and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers.
∗ Easy-to-use star charts for each month with descriptions of objects and events to look out for in 2026.
∗ 16 additional pages of useful content.
∗ Charts for the circumpolar and seasonal constellations.
∗ Positions of the moon, visible planets, lunar and solar eclipses.
∗ Includes a section on comets and a detailed map of the moon.
∗ Advice on where to start looking and a map of dark sky sites to avoid light pollution.
Written and illustrated by astronomical experts and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
| Feature | Specification |
| Authors | Radmila Topalovic, Dr Dominic Ford, and Collins Astronomy |
| Publisher / Imprint | Collins (An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) |
| ISBN-13 | 9780008747664 |
| Format | Standalone Non-Fiction Pocket Paperback |
| Page Count | 112 Pages of Star Charts, Lunar Maps, and Expert Diagrams |
| Coverage Area | Optimized for Britain and Ireland (Usable worldwide between 40°N and 60°N) |
| Key Features Included | Moon phase cycles, visible planet tracking, dark sky pollution maps, meteor showers |
| Target Audience | Beginners, Amateurs, Home-Schoolers, and Seasoned Astronomers (All Ages) |
| 2026 Context | Critical mid-year astronomical tracking asset optimized for the peak summer meteor showers starting next month |
Radmila Topalovic is a distinguished space scientist and former astronomy programmes officer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, holding a PhD in cosmic dust physics. Dr Dominic Ford is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, actively developing data software for the European Space Agency's PLATO mission. Their combined text is officially approved and vetted by the royal astronomers of Greenwich, representing the absolute pinnacle of British celestial authority. Issued by Collins: the UK’s number one astronomy publisher with a rich educational printing heritage dating back nearly two centuries: this official 2026 paperback printing guarantees absolute mathematical and scientific accuracy for all local northern hemisphere observations.
