Books written by Peter Grego Moon Observer's Guide Does exactly what it says on the cover. Contains a day-by-day guide to the lunar features visible throughout the lunation. Published by Philips (UK) / Firefly (USA). Buy on Amazon   Philip's Moonwatch My Moonwatch pack is a complete kit for the lunar observer. Published by Philip's (UK). Buy on Amazon   Collision: Earth! All about meteors and space stuff that hits the Earth (Cassell). Buy on Amazon   The Moon and How to Observe It This is a little more advanced than the Moon Observer's Guide. It describes the Moon's orbit, makeup and phenomena and features a section-by-section guide to the Moon's features. Published by Springer. Buy on Amazon   Need to Know? Stargazing A beginner's guide to astronomical observation. Published by Collins. Buy on Amazon   Observer's Map of the Moon One of the clearest lunar maps available, self-published Order this map direct from Peter Grego. Laminated comb bound or folder version available   Solar System Observer's Guide An observational guide to everything in our cosmic backyard. Published by Philip's (UK) / Firefly (USA). Buy on Amazon   Philip's Solar System Observer Contains my book Solar System Observer's Guide and two large posters of Solar System Objects and phenomena. Buy on Amazon   Need to Know? Universe An introductory guide to the splendours of the cosmos. Published by Collins. Buy on Amazon   Exploring the Earth Our home planet, simply explained. Published by QED. Buy on Amazon   Exploring the Moon Our natural satellite planet, simply explained. Published by QED. Buy on Amazon   Discovering the Solar System Our fascinating cosmic backyard, simply explained. Published by QED. Buy on Amazon   Voyage Through Space Space, the final frontier, simply explained. Published by QED. Buy on Amazon   Discovering the Universe A journey through cosmic realms, simply explained. Published by QED. Buy on Amazon   Venus and Mercury and How to Observe Them Full descriptions of the orbits, makeup, phenomena and features of the inferior planets Mercury and Venus, with a complete description of their features. Lists important planetary phenomena until 2019. Published by Springer. Buy on Amazon   Astronomical Cybersketching A unique guide to making astronomical observational drawings using PDAs and tablet PCs. Published by Springer. Buy on Amazon   The Great Big Book of Space Everything you need to know about the Universe, explained simply — from the Earth and Moon to the planets, stars and beyond. Published by QED. Buy on Amazon   Galileo and 400 Years of Telescopic Astronomy Written jointly with Dr David Mannion, this book describes the impact of Galileo's discoveries and traces the development of telescopic astronomy. Published by Springer. Buy on Amazon   Mars and How to Observe It Full description of the orbit, makeup, phenomena and features of the planet Mars, with a complete description of its features. Published by Springer. Peter Grego's astronomy SPA Lunar Section BAA Lunar Section SPA News Circulars Popular Astronomy magazine Astronomy Now's MoonWatch Articles Observations My astrobiography My telescopes & equipment Miscellaneous stuff A little bit of my artwork Hamsters we have loved A week of astronomy in southwestern France, May/June 2007 Short story — 'Lunar Rover of the Imagination'

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Hello, and welcome to my website!

I'm Peter Grego, an astronomy writer and amateur astronomical observer. I love to observe, draw and write about the Moon and planets.

I live in St Dennis, a village in central Cornwall at the southwestern tip of England.

Astronomical societies to which I belong:

• Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA)
  

• British Astronomical Association (BAA)
  
• Royal Astronomical Society (RAS)
  
• Society for the History of Astronomy (SHA)

Some of my current astronomical roles:

• Editor, Popular Astronomy magazine
  

• Director, SPA Lunar Section
  
• Editor, Luna journal (SPA)
  
• Assistant Director, BAA Lunar Section
  
• Editor, BAA Lunar Section Circulars
  
• Webmaster, BAA Lunar Section
  
• Layout Editor, Society for the History of Astronomy Newsletter
  
• Layout Editor, The Antiquarian Astronomer journal
  
• Writer of the monthly Moonwatch page in Astronomy Now magazine
  
• Writer of the monthly observing Q&A in BBC Sky at Night magazine
  
• Advertising Manager, SPA

Peter Grego — an astrobiography

Read Peter Grego's (amusing? bemusing?) astrobiography

Some observations

Here's a selection of some of my astronomical observationals made using a variety of instruments since 1980

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