Remembering Robert Edward (Bob) Mizon MBE FRAS, 1946–2023 It is with heavy hearts that we report the very sad news that Bob Mizon, whom many will know from his outstanding efforts to protect the night from the scourge of light pollution, died suddenly at home on April 19, 2023. For the last few decades,...
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Discover the work of Henrietta Swan Leavitt in the feature article from Stargazers’ Almanac 2021 The year 2021 marks the centenary of the death of one of the lesser-known but very significant heroes of early twentieth-century astronomy, Henrietta Swan Leavitt (1868–1921). As we gaze into the night sky, we can say with a degree...
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To mark National Non-Fiction Day on Friday 2nd November, we have a special offer! You can save 20% off ALL the non-fiction titles we’ve published so far this year. From practical guides to biodynamics and parenting, to thought-provoking works on spirituality and health, there’s something for every one. To save 20% on the RRP,...
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Every year at Floris Books we publish the Stargazers’ Almanac, designed for naked-eye astronomy. The almanac helps us to explore the Milky Way from the comfort of our own back gardens. But as light pollution encroaches on our dark skies, it often seems increasingly difficult to appreciate our night skies. Leading the campaign to...
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As golden daffodils bloom on laneside verges and hot cross buns fill the bakeries and supermarket aisles it’s clear that Easter is just round the corner. Yet each year Easter arrives unexpectedly and at different times. Critics argue that the date of Easter ought to be fixed and this issue is the cause of...
Read more →Look up and cast your mind back to the solar eclipse of 2015. If you, like us, were transfixed by this spectacular event then you might be interested to know that the Great American Eclipse of 2017 is just over the horizon. Looking for another eclipse? Then look no futher! A stubble field in...
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Did you tune in to watch Stargazing Live with Professor Brian Cox on BBC last night? We certainly did and now we’ve been inspired to delve back into our essential Stargazers Almanac 2015 to find more tips for stargazing and what to watch out for in the night sky this month. Bob Mizon’s beautifully...
Read more →If you tuned into BBC for Stargazing Live with Professor Brian Cox last night and have been inspired to do some stargazing of your own, we’ve got just the thing for you. Today we’re sharing a fun, family activity from Walter Kraul’s Astronomy for Young and Old, the perfect introduction to astronomy for children....
Read more →Wrap up warm, get outside, and look up. Professor Brian Cox is back with Stargazing Live on BBC 2. If you’re an intrepid stargazer yourself you can join the Floris Books team and tune in to BBC 2 at 8pm tonight. For the next couple of days we’ll be sharing our own tips for...
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Have you been watching the latest series of BBC Stargazing Live with Professor Brian Cox? Inspired to discover the night skies but not sure where to start? Luckily we here at Floris Books love all things astronomy, so we’ve put together our very own guide to spotting constellations from your back garden. Here’s our...
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