Yearbook of Astronomy 2019

The Yearbook is an excellent companion for the serious backyard or traveling amateur astronomer. It contains practical maps of the sky and comprehensive lists of worthwhile celestial viewing events for the year of 2019. The short articles are interesting and informative, covering astronomical trivia, history of astronomy, and recent discoveries. Serious observers will find this book to be a great traveling companion, while more casual observers ill be able to enjoy it a leisurely pace throughout the year, picking up new ideas for clear nights along the way.–Matthew Newby, Assistant Professor of Instruction in Physics

Brian Jones hails from Bradford in the West Riding of Yorkshire and was a founder member of the Bradford Astronomical Society. He developed a fascination for astronomy at the age of five when he first saw the stars through a pair of binoculars, and his interest took him into the realms of writing sky guides for local newspapers, appearing on local radio and television, teaching astronomy and space in schools and, in 1985, to become a full time astronomy and space writer. He has penned 17 books to date which have covered a range of astronomy and space-related topics for both children and adults. His passion for bringing an appreciation of the universe to his readers is reflected in his writing.