Books by Storm Dunlop

Collins Star Finder Pack

by Storm Dunlop

In order to get the most out of observing the night a large, full-colour star map, a starfinder and a booklet which explains the best way to observe the stars and maps out future positions of the planets. The multitude of stars in the sky can be confusing but this pack should give you everything you need to identify the stars. The large starfinder is simple to just dial in the date and time by rotating the inner plastic disk - the time - until it lines up with the relevant day of the year calibrated on the outer ring. The portion of sky shown on the planisphere will show the arrangement of the stars above you. The starfinder is accompanied by a booklet explaining the best way to observe the night sky and also showing the positions of the planets until 2008. The colour wall chart contains a map of the night sky, plus details of all the other features you can find - galaxies, comets, asteroids and the planets. It also contains a seasonal guide on how to find your way around the night sky, allowing the beginner to quickly understand where to look for Polaris or the Pleiades.

NIGHT SKY ALMANAC 2023: A stargazer’s guide

by Storm Dunlop

A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky.
Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.

With the aid of easy-to-understand monthly calendars and maps, you will chart the rhythm of the lunar phases, discover events that light up the sky for brief periods, and explore the rich tapestry of characters that adorn the starry canvas overhead. Never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world with this month-by-month guide go meteor spotting, track the phases of the moon and explore the constellations worldwide coverage - with details for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres discover fascinating celestial facts and notable astronomical anniversaries
Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Atlas of the Night Sky

by Storm Dunlop

A large-format resource features a range of lavishly detailed charts in a magnitude of 6.5, covering each of the eighty-eight constellations with specially commissioned charts and accompanying text, in a comprehensive guide that provides planetary information for the next five years and original maps of the moon's surface.

Weather (Collins Gem)

by Storm Dunlop

For the hidden weatherman in us all
The perfect introduction to what is happening in the sky, come rain or shine
All weather conditions, clouds, and optical phenomena are fully illustrated with color photographs
Practical explanations of how weather is forecast and how to read weather maps Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, America’s foremost authority in history and science.

Practical Astronomy

by Storm Dunlop

A concise, illustrated guidebook for amateur astronomers.
With straightforward text and color illustrations, Practical Astronomy covers all the basics amateur astronomers need to know. Astronomer Storm Dunlop explains how to observe the night sky using the naked eye, binoculars or a small telescope. Aspiring astronomers will learn how to find constellations and visible planets before locating more challenging phenomena.
The book also includes: Full coverage of comets, planets, major stars, constellations, nebulae, the Milky Way and other galaxies The latest star charts Instructions for using star maps and planispheres Color images and maps by celestial cartographer, Wil Tirion Directions for recording observations with photography and drawings The latest images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope

Practical Astronomy is an ideal astronomy how-to manual for beginners.

Practical Astronomy (Firefly Pocket series)

by Storm Dunlop

Attractive, clearly written and includes all that a beginner would need to know to get started.
--Popular Astronomy
A concise, illustrated guidebook for amateur astronomers.
Practical Astronomy covers all the basics amateur astronomers need to know. It explains how to observe, whether with the naked eye, binoculars or a small telescope, and where and when to look. Aspiring astronomers will be able to get outside right away by finding constellations and visible planets before locating more challenging phenomena.
The book features: Full coverage of comets, planets, major stars, constellations, nebulae, the Milky Way and other galaxies The best of the new telescopes and accessories for beginning astronomers Planetary and solar eclipse tables Spectacular color photographs and clear and informative diagrams Star charts Maps by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion The latest images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Practical Astronomy is organized in two parts:
Part 1 Beginning Astronomy explains how to navigate the sky by "constellation-hopping," how to use star maps and planispheres, and how to record observations with drawings and photographs.
Part 2 Exploring the Sky looks in more detail at all the objects the amateur can view, from aurorae and meteors (shooting stars) to the Moon, Sun, planets and comets, and beyond to stars, nebulae, the Milky Way and other galaxies.
Practical Astronomy is an ideal astronomy how-to manual for beginners.

Weather: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by Storm Dunlop

From deciding the best day for a picnic, to the devastating effects of hurricanes and typhoons, the weather impacts our lives on a daily basis. Although new techniques allow us to forecast the weather with increasing accuracy, most people do not realize the vast global movements and forces which result in their day-to-day weather.

In this Very Short Introduction, Storm Dunlop explains what weather is and how it differs from climate, discussing what causes weather, and how we measure it. Analyzing the basic features and properties of the atmosphere, he shows how these are directly related to the weather experienced on the ground, and to specific weather phenomena and extreme weather events. He describes how the global patterns of temperature and pressure give rise to the overall circulation within the atmosphere, the major wind systems, and the major oceanic currents, and how features such as mountains and the sea affect local weather. He also looks at examples of extreme and dangerous weather, such as of tropical cyclones (otherwise known as hurricanes and typhoons), describing how "Hurricane Hunters" undertake the dangerous task of flying through them.

We measure weather in a number of ways: observations taken on the land and sea; observations within the atmosphere; and measurements from orbiting satellites. Dunlop concludes by looking at how these observations have been used to develop increasingly sophisticated long and short-range weather forecasting, including ensemble forecasting.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

2025 Guide to the Night Sky: a Month-By-month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above North America

by Storm Dunlop, Collins Astronomy, Wil Tirion, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Radmila Topalovic

The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers.

This is the ideal resource for beginners and experienced stargazers in the United States and Canada, and has been updated to include new and practical information covering events occurring in North America's night sky throughout 2025.

This practical guide is both an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Now includes a section on comets and a map of the moon.

Designed specifically for North America.

Written and illustrated by astronomical experts.

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 in 2025.
• Now in three editions: Britain and Ireland; North America; Southern Hemisphere.