The sun, moon and stars throughout the year
Whether you want to discover constellations in the sky, recognise a planet or observe the next lunar eclipse, you will find detailed information on all "celestial events" in Kosmos Himmelsjahr:
- Calendar data: the beginning of the seasons, all public holidays and chronological information
- Sun and moon: rise and set times, position in the zodiac, daily moon phases and eclipses
- Planetary motion: the planets' paths through the constellations, when they can be seen and where they meet
- Stars and constellations: with clear star charts, detailed descriptions and telescope tips
- Monthly topics: exciting reports on astronomical phenomena in everyday life and the mysteries of the universe
The author Prof. Dr. Hans-Ulrich Keller is the founding director of the Stuttgart Planetarium (1976-2008), professor of astronomy at the University of Stuttgart and director of the Welzheim Observatory.
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