NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
is the top-selling stargazing guide in the world. It’s last edition (4th) was published at September 12 in 2006.
is the top-selling stargazing guide in the world. It’s last edition (4th) was published at September 12 in 2006. Terence Dickinson is the best-selling author of 13 other astronomy books, including Backyard Astronomer's Guide and The Universe and Beyond. He has received many national and international science awards, including the New York Academy of Science Book of the Year Award.
The first three editions of NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astronomers everywhere. Each new edition has outsold the previous one because of thorough revisions and additional new material.NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has improvements over the 3rd edition in every chapter, including:• The famous charts, ideal for stargazers using a small telescope or binoculars
• A complete update of the equipment section, including computerized telescopes
• An enlarged photography section, including how-to instructions for using the new generation of digital cameras for astronomical photography, both with and without a telescope
• The tables of future solar and lunar eclipses, planetary conjunctions and planet locations, updated through 2018.
This edition includes for the first time star charts for use in the southern hemisphere. There are also dozens of new photographs throughout the book that show the latest thrilling discoveries made by current space observatories and probes.
Some Editorial Reviews for NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
[Astronomy] is a subject that young people are not discarding.....They're interested in it. And they know a lot." (Maria Calabrese The North Bay Nugget 20080911)
Aspiring stargazers will find everything that they need... in this newly updated edition. (Amy Luedtke VOYA 200706)
A 'must' for any night-time observer. (Diane C. Donovan The Midwest Book Review 20070301)
A great overall book for the stargazing hobbyist. (Mike Lynch St Paul Pioneer Press 20070120)
General interest introduction to astronomy now in its fourth edition... bends the mind with information. (Barbara Julian Victoria Times-Colonist 20071211)
A clear, concise manual for backyard stargazing... fantastically revised... The best introduction around. (Ivan Semeniuk New Scientist 20060905)
This is probably the best handbook for the beginning astronomer. (Drew Monkman The Examiner (Peterborough) 20061126)
New, better-quality photos; amped-up sections on astrophotography and using amateur telescopic equipment... new chapter on the [Southern hemisphere]skies. (Lynn Andriani PublishersWeekly.com 20070101)
Newly updated, lavishly illustrated...packed with facts...and a cosmic closet-full of other astronomical delights. Nightwatch puts the heavens at your fingertips. (Neil Pond American Profile 20061209)
NightWatch remains one of the best sourcebooks to introduce beginning astronomers to the night sky, and to keep them interested. (Stuart J. Goldman Sky and Telescope 20061210)
Remains perhaps the best book available for amateur astronomers ... fascinating browsing even if you never put eye to telescope. (Globe and Mail 200611)
NightWatch remains the best single source on sky watching and astronomy equipment for the backyard enthusiast. (Randy Groundwater Windsor Star 20021201)
This classic title has revisions in every chapter. (Mercury 19990401)
Product Details
• Spiral-bound: 192 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books; Enlarged 4th edition (September 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155407147X
• ISBN-13: 978-1554071470
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 11.2 x 0.8 inches
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe is #1 selling book for Stargazing, #7 in Astronomy and #28 in Nature & Ecology field in according to Amazon’s report.
Customer Reviews for NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe received very positive ratings from people who have purchased and used it. The online reviews are very good. Many people has commented on just how much useful information this stargazing book has. One reviewer said that after buying this book, I had sleepless nights spent under the stars and I missed the sleep at night :). It’s perfect for any beginner.
Customer Reviews for NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe received very positive ratings from people who have purchased and used it. The online reviews are very good. Many people has commented on just how much useful information this stargazing book has. One reviewer said that after buying this book, I had sleepless nights spent under the stars and I missed the sleep at night :). It’s perfect for any beginner.
Another reviewer said exactly like that “Overall an excellent book. It has a great overview of astronomy, and some good guides in what to look for in a telescope and what to look at in a telescope once you have it. Then there are whole sky star maps, and maps broken down to smaller areas.”
