The Stargazers' Almanac: An Illustrated Month-At-A-Glance Guide to the Night Sky - (Stargazers Almanac) by Callum Potter (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Your year-long stargazing companion. This illustrated monthly guide to exploring the stars and planets is designed for naked-eye astronomy - perfect for both enthusiasts and beginners.

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 Holiday 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 Canada, northern USA, the UK and northern Europe. It is made with sustainable paper and plant-based inks, which reduces chemical emissions and makes it easier to recycle.

Review Quotes

'This Almanac will show you the wonders of the night sky.' --Bill Bryson

'Practical, nice to look at and suitable for all levels of skywatcher.' --Popular Astronomy

'Now a regular player on the night-sky-watching scene, the Stargazers' Almanac is in good time to be selected as a Christmas gift for anyone with the slightest interest in what is going on "up there".' --The Observatory Magazine

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