Astronomy and space science Asahi Fujii Astronomical Almanac 2024

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Astronomy and Space Science This is a compact guide to the starry sky that explains the astronomical phenomena that will occur in 2024 in an easy-to-understand way. It introduces the starry sky in each of the 12 months and the astronomical phenomena that will occur in that month in an easy-to-understand way. It also explains the astronomical phenomena that will occur in 2024, including the Martian eclipse on May 5, the Spica eclipse on August 10, and the great approach of Mars from the end of 2024 to early January 2025. In addition, it explains the time and observation method for observing the astronomical phenomena that will occur in 2024, including the main meteors such as the Perseus and Gemini meteors. It introduces the points of observation together with photographs and illustrations so that even beginners of astronomical observation can easily understand. This is a book that can be enjoyed by children and adults. Author Asahi Fujii passed away at the end of 2022. "I want many people to know the beauty of the stars, the pleasure of looking at the starry sky, and the magnificence of astronomical phenomena that occur in the night sky." This book will be edited by National Astronomical Observatory Mitsuru Soma and will be published continuously after the 2024 edition. ● Major astronomical events in 2024 : April 9, Mexico and the United States total solar eclipse April 21, May 5, 12P / Phong Brook becomes bright ; May 5, 5, mid-day Mars eclipse ; August 10, evening 西空 Spica eclipse ; August 12, Perseus Meteor eclipse ; Early October, Purple Mountain, Nanjing Atlas becomes a visible comet ; December 9, Saturn eclipse ; January 12, 2025, Mars is close to the Earth.