Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe by Dickinson, Terence
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Spiral-bound
- Weight
- 2 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9781552093023
- Book Title
- Nightwatch : a Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
- Publisher
- Firefly Books, The Limited
- Item Length
- 10.8 in
- Edition
- 3
- Publication Year
- 1998
- Format
- Spiral
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes, Costanzo, Victor, Schaller, Adolf
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Science
- Topic
- Physics / Optics & Light, Physics / Astrophysics, Science & Nature / Astronomy, Astronomy
- Item Weight
- 0 Oz
- Item Width
- 10.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 176 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1552093026
ISBN-13
9781552093023
eBay Product ID (ePID)
707422
Product Key Features
Edition
3
Book Title
Nightwatch : a Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Physics / Optics & Light, Physics / Astrophysics, Science & Nature / Astronomy, Astronomy
Publication Year
1998
Illustrator
Yes, Costanzo, Victor, Schaller, Adolf
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, Science
Format
Spiral
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
10.8 in
Item Width
10.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
One of the top stargazing guides in the English language, gives novices just the right information to feed their curiosity., Terence Dickinson's new edition of Nightwatch is an excellent resource for aspiring astronomers and astrophotographers., Nightwatch is an ideal first book for the backyard astronomer. It is an ideal second book too, one that will grow along with the observer's skill., I've been reading astronomy guides since Jimmy Carter was in office, and I believe I've found the best beginners book ever. That's a strong claim, but "NightWatch" by Terrence Dickinson is nothing short of awesome., Wonderful book. Great pictures... a classic. The kind of guide that takes you by the hand and leads you to all the good stuff., One of the best all-around general astronomy books ... simple to understand and has just enough of a 'gee-whiz' tone., One of the best all-around general astronomy books .... The text is simple to understand and has just enough of a 'gee-whiz' tone. ... [It will also] provide good cloudy night reading and encourage exploration. A fine beginner's guide to observational astronomy. This is a book you can confidently recommend to anyone who is just starting out in astronomy. An accessible reference for all amateur astronomers ... Packed with practical information. Easily the best in its field. ... Highly recommended for all libraries. Dickinson ensures that his guide will retain its position as a classic. Terence Dickinson's new edition of Nightwatch is an excellent resource for aspiring astronomers and astrophotographers. Highly recommended as the best of its kind. One of the top stargazing guides in the English language, gives novices just the right information to feed their curiosity., I believe I've found the best beginners [astronomy] book ever. That's a strong claim, but NightWatch...is nothing short of awesome., One of the best all-around general astronomy books .... The text is simple to understand and has just enough of a 'gee-whiz' tone. ... [It will also] provide good cloudy night reading and encourage exploration., Terence Dickinson's new edition of Nightwatch is an excellent resource for aspiring astronomers and astrophotographers
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Photographed by
Dickinson, Terence
Dewey Decimal
520
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Edition Description
Revised edition,Expanded
Table Of Content
DISCOVERING THE COSMOS Naturalists of the Night; The Starry Realm THE UNIVERSE IN ELEVEN STEPS The Milky Way Galaxy; Hubble Deep Field BACKYARD ASTRONOMY Sky Motions; Sky Measures; Big Dipper Signpost; Star Brightness; Constellations & Star Names; Star & Constellation Pronunciation Guide STARS FOR ALL SEASONS The All-Sky Charts; The Spring Sky; The Summer Sky; Urban Myths of Stargazing; The Light-Pollution Factor; The Autumn Sky; The Winter Sky; The Ecliptic & the Zodiac STARGAZING EQUIPMENT Selecting Binoculars; Telescopes; Frequently Asked Questions About Telescopes; Finderscopes; Telescope Types; Size Versus Seeing; Telescope Accessories; Eyepieces; Focal Ratio; Computer-Age Scopes; Telescope Comparisons; Factors to Consider When Selecting a First Telescope PROBING THE DEPTHS Double Stars; Using Your Night Eyes; Variable Stars; Star Clusters; Distances to stars & Galaxies; Nebulas; Averted Vision; Globular Clusters; Galaxies; Telescope Experience; Designation of Sky Objects; Keeping Records; Using the Deep-Sky Charts; Atlas of 20 Star Charts THE PLANETS Astronomy From the City; Mercury; Venus; Mars; The Asteroid Belt; Jupiter; Saturn; The Outer Planets; Visibility of the Planets MOON AND SUN Moon Maps; Observing the Sun; The Moon Illusion SOLAR AND LUNAR ECLIPSES Observing Eclipses; The Eclipse Cult; Eclipse Tables COMETS, METEORS AND AURORAS Famous & Infamous Comets; Meteors; Auroras PHOTOGRAPHING THE NIGHT SKY Films & Techniques; The Barn-Door Tracker; CCD Cameras: Astro-Imaging Revolution RESOURCES INDEX
Synopsis
The 3rd edition of the standard reference guide for novice stargazers in North America featuring practical information without jargon., With 250,000 copies in print since its initial publication in 1983, NightWatch has become a standard reference guide for stargazers throughout North America. The new Third Edition expands on that success with a completely revised and updated text, more than 100 new color photos and diagrams and 16 additional pages that cover such! new astronomical pursuits as computerized telescopes, reviews of new telescope designs and accessories, and astronomy on the Internet. All charts, tables and diagrams have been updated and, in some cases, redesigned for easier use. Improved spacecraft measurements of the distances to the stars (recently released by the European Space Agency) are included in the charts, along with additional observing tips for stargazers using binoculars and telescopes. An expanded chapter on Astrophotography lists the best modern films and cameras for skyshooting. The new NightWatch is faithful to the "ultra-simplified, no jargon" philosophy of the original, and at the same time, offers substantially more practical information for the novice and intermediate-level amateur astronomer. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada called the first edition "the best of its kind"- the new Third Edition is better still. It is still an abundantly illustrated, wide-sized volume designed for easy reference during many starlit nights., With 250,000 copies in print since its initial publication in 1983, NightWatch has become a standard reference guide for stargazers throughout North America. The new Third Edition expands on that success with a completely revised and updated text, more than 100 new color photos and diagrams and 16 additional pages that cover such new astronomical pursuits as computerized telescopes, reviews of new telescope designs and accessories, and astronomy on the Internet. All charts, tables and diagrams have been updated and, in some cases, redesigned for easier use. Improved spacecraft measurements of the distances to the stars (recently released by the European Space Agency) are included in the charts, along with additional observing tips for stargazers using binoculars and telescopes. An expanded chapter on Astrophotography lists the best modern films and cameras for skyshooting. The new NightWatch is faithful to the "ultra-simplified, no jargon" philosophy of the original, and at the same time, offers substantially more practical information for the novice and intermediate-level amateur astronomer. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada called the first edition "the best of its kind"- the new Third Edition is better still. It is still an abundantly illustrated, wide-sized volume designed for easy reference during many starlit nights.
LC Classification Number
QB64.D52 1998
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