Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 1

This collection of beautiful images of space taken by photographers from all over the world comprises images from the first four years of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which is organized by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in association with Sky at Night Magazine, and powered by the photo-sharing website Flickr. From giant storm systems in Jupiter’s atmosphere to the colorful wispy remnants of a supernova explosion and the dazzling green curtain of the Northern Lights, the competition brings together some of the last four years’ best space imagery of astronomical objects from within our solar system and far into deep space by astrophotographers from around the world. All winning, runner-up, and highly commended entries from all four years of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition are included, as well as all shortlisted images from the 2012 competition. The images are submitted in one the categories Earth and Space, Our Solar System, Deep Space, or Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year, and can also be entered for one of the special prizes—Best Newcomer, People and Space, or Robotic Scope. Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location, and technical details. More information about the competition and a short guide to taking astronomy photographs is included.

Arts & Photography

Royal Observatory, Greenwich

Photography & Video

Collins Geo

This collection of beautiful images of space taken by photographers from all over the world comprises images from the first four years of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which is organized by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in association with Sky at Night Magazine, and powered by the photo-sharing website Flickr. From giant storm systems in Jupiter’s atmosphere to the colorful wispy remnants of a supernova explosion and the dazzling green curtain of the Northern Lights, the competition brings together some of the last four years’ best space imagery of astronomical objects from within our solar system and far into deep space by astrophotographers from around the world. All winning, runner-up, and highly commended entries from all four years of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition are included, as well as all shortlisted images from the 2012 competition. The images are submitted in one the categories: Earth and Space, Our Solar System, Deep Space, or Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year, and can also be entered for one of the special prizes: Best Newcomer, People and Space, or Robotic Scope. Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location, and technical details. More information about the competition and a short guide to taking astronomy photographs is included.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 2

A comprehensive guide to all the stars and celestial objects visible with the use of binoculars or an average-sized telescope, this fully revised edition features updated and extended text, improved sky charts, and new diagrams and photographs.

Stars and Planets

Children's Books

Collins Maps

Education & Reference

Collins

A comprehensive month-by-month handbook to the stars and constellations visible from Britain and Ireland in 2015. This practical guidebook is both an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Content includes: * Advice on where to start looking * Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see * Positions of the moon and visible planets * Details of objects and events you might see in 2014

2014 Guide to the Night Sky

Tirion, Wil

Dunlop, Storm

Reference

HarperCollins, UK

A star finder that allows visible stars to be identified for any date and time for locations in the Northern Hemisphere. Compiled by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Planisphere

Science & Math

Astronomy & Space Science

A comprehensive month-by-month handbook to the stars and constellations visible from Britain and Ireland in 2015. This practical guidebook is both an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Content includes advice on where to start looking, easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see, positions of the moon and visible planets, and details of objects and events you might see in 2015.

2015 Guide to the Night Sky: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Britain and Ireland

All the winning and shortlisted images from the 2014 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which is organized by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.The images are submitted in one of the following categories:• Earth and Space• Our Solar System• Deep Space• Young Astronomy Photographer of the YearAnd can also be entered for one of the special prizes:• Best Newcomer• People and Space• Robotic ScopeEach image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location and technical details.ExhibitionEvery year the Royal Observatory, Greenwich hosts a free exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing some incredible images of the sky. www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 3

A comprehensive month-by-month handbook to the stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere in 2016. This practical guidebook is both an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Designed for Britain and Ireland, it is still easily usable anywhere between 40°N and 60°N, covering most of Europe, southern Canada, and the northern United States. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, this guide has been approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Content includes: advice on where to start looking; an easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see; the positions of the moon and visible planets; and details of objects and events you might see in 2016.

2016 Guide to the Night Sky: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Britain and Ireland

All the winning and shortlisted images from the 2015 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which is hosted by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.The images are submitted in one of the following categories:• Earth and Space• Our Solar System• Deep Space• Young Astronomy Photographer of the YearAnd can also be entered for one of the special prizes:• Best Newcomer• People and Space• Robotic ScopeEach image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location and technical details.ExhibitionEvery year the Royal Observatory, Greenwich hosts a free exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing some incredible images of the sky. www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 4

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 1

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 1

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 2

Stars and Planets

2014 Guide to the Night Sky

Planisphere

2015 Guide to the Night Sky: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Britain and Ireland

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 3

2016 Guide to the Night Sky: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Britain and Ireland

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 4