The Stargazer’s Guide to Britain and Ireland is a beautiful illustrated decorative map of the British Isles for the wall of all astronomers or stargazers – an Astronomy Map of the British Isles.

It shows some of the places linked to astronomy, space, and the history of science in Britain and Ireland. Lots to look at and very attractive. An unusual angle on a souvenir travel poster of Britain and Ireland.

What’s on the print

It features sites linked to astronomy and space – observatories, telescopes, planetariums, science and space museums, dark skies and even a couple of stargazing pubs! I’ve also included some annual stargazing festivals.

The National Space Centre in Leicester which opened in 2001 is illustrated, as well as the Bluedot Festival at Jodrell Bank which started in 2016 and is absolutely brilliant.

I was also fascinated to read about the Spaceguard Centre in Wales, which looks out for near Earth objects – ie. asteroids, etc. that might impact the Earth!

I discovered two country pubs at either end of England that make good use of their dark skies by offering Stargazing events. One has its own planetarium and the other has an observatory.

Finally, I couldn’t resist including the place where you are most likely to see a UFO in Britain …

Features

This astronomy map of the British Isles is a hand signed art print or poster from my original illustration. It is available in A4, A3 or A2 sizes, which are standard sizes and easy to mount and frame.

There is a white border around the image to allow for the signature. Some photos show how lovely the print will look framed, but please note that the print is sold unframed and without a mount.

I will send prints by Royal Mail. I present A4 and A3 prints in a cello bag with a cardboard back for protection or onward delivery. International or multiple orders may be sent in a tube. A2 prints will be sent via Royal Mail in a tube.

Available options:

Paper size: A4 (210 x 297mm or 8.3 x 11.7 inches).
Paper size: A3 (297 x 420mm or 11.7 x 16.5 inches).
Paper size: A2 (420 x 594mm or 16.5 x 23.4 inches).

Note: prints are sold without frame or mount.