Night Sky Guide 2026 - Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

2026 Night Sky Guide - From Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

2026 Night Sky Guide is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky.

This in-depth guide introduces readers to the objects in the sky -- from stars, to comets, to globular clusters -- and then takes them through the cosmic events to look out for each month in 2026, with sky maps, moon phase charts and info about the planets.

The book also features:

• Year 2026 Night Sky Guide by Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
• Month by month Guide to North America's Skies
  
• Introduces Reader to Astronomy and the Celestial Objects
• Sky Maps, Moon phases, Planets, and more
• Methods for using your hands to measure angles in the sky
• Information about binoculars and telescopes
• History of constellations, including Indigenous history
• Portable Guidebook with A Glossary of terms
• And much, much more

2026 Night Sky Guide is both a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and a quick reference book for more experienced sky watchers who don't want to miss a thing. Its compact size means it's perfect for taking on an "astro-vacation" or simply sky viewing in the backyard.

About the Author: Nicole Mortillaro is an avid amateur astronomer, author, editor, Senior Science Reporter for CBC News and the editor-in-chief of the Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. She is the author of "Saturn", and lives in Toronto, Canada.

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) was founded ad hoc in 1868 and incorporated in 1890 with a dual membership of professionals and amateurs. It has 29 Canadian chapters and over 5,000 members. The Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is entering its 116th year of publication, and the RASC also produces a number of other publications and guidebooks.

Specifications:

Book Type:  Paperback

Author:  Nicole Mortillaro - Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

Language:  English

Publisher:  Firefly Books