This almanac contains essential astronomical information to be used for navigation at sea or by anyone interested in astronomy. It contains tabulations for the sun, moon, planets and stars; times of sunrise, sunset, twilights, moonrise and moonset; aids for identifying stars and planets; and standard times of most countries.

This almanac contains essential astronomical information to be used for navigation at sea or by anyone interested in astronomy. It contains tabulations for the sun, moon, planets and stars; times of sunrise, sunset, twilights, moonrise and moonset; aids for identifying stars and planets; and standard times of most countries.

Produced jointly by Her Majesty's Nautical Almanac Office, under the supervision of S.A. Bell and C.Y. Hohenkerk, and the United States Naval Observatory under the supervision of S. Urban and R.J. Miller. Printed separately in the United Kingdom and in the United States. Presents data for use in astronomical navigation at sea Includes planets, selected stars, our Sun, our Moon, twilight, Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, and Moonset. Includes "Index to Selected Stars, 2010" and "Altitude correction tables for Sun, stars, planets" on a separate sheet.

This text provides precise ephemerides and phenomena, for the Sun, Moon and their satellites and the bright stars.

The Astronomical Almanac For the Year 2010 provides astronomical data, mainly in tabular form, for use in navigation, surveying, scientific research, litigation, accident reconstruction, and many other activities. Issued annually, the almanacs contain data for one year. It is prepared jointly by the U.S. Naval Observatory and Her Majesty's Nautical Almanac Office, United Kingdom Hydrographic Office.