NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
by Terence Dickinson
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Author: Terence DickinsonBrand: Firefly
Photographer: Terence Dickinson
Illustrator: Adolf Schaller
Illustrator: Victor Costanzo
Illustrator: Roberta Cooke
Illustrator: Glenn LeDrew
Foreword: Timothy Ferris
Edition: Spiral-bound
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-12
ISBN: 155407147X
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Firefly Books
Product features:
- New Fourth Edition
- Perfect for any beginner or advanced astronomer
- Star Charts for stargazers
- Great for telescopes and binoculars
- Hard Cover, 192 pages, 11'' x 10 3/4'' x 7/8''
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Book Review: A 'must' for any avid night-time observer.
Summary: 5 Stars
The first edition of Terence Dickinson's night-viewer's guide Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe first appeared in 1983 and has sold over 600,000 copies, gaining numerous fans: this fourth updated edition includes all the basics on planetary positions, alignments, and conjunctions updated to reflect the current sky through 2018. Its extensive updated information includes an entire revamping of the stargazing equipment section with new recommendations and new photos. A 'must' for any avid night-time observer.
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