false 104139 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 104139 4 1098262 1998 NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe total:32|5:12|4:16|3:4|2:0|1:0| 32 136 58 7 13250 4.11 75 13 1477527 100759 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.20 25 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 4 0 false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sun May 27 14:28:58 -0700 2007 Sun May 27 14:57:12 -0700 2007 I bought this book as someone who is just starting out in astronomy. I found it to be an excellent read for someone like me. It explains everything from buying a telescope to the origin of the universe. It is bound in a ring binder style whic...more...]]> 72625917 2779986 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 4 0 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sat Sep 26 23:15:19 -0700 2009 Sun Sep 27 13:21:39 -0700 2009 more...]]> 71072337 2699161 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 4 0 false Sun Sep 13 11:21:27 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 15 17:30:10 -0700 2009 81877086 2629678 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 0 0 false Wed Dec 23 12:49:08 -0800 2009 Wed Dec 23 12:51:09 -0800 2009 26780998 1311028 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 5 0 false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed Jul 09 13:51:36 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 18:41:35 -0700 2008
A great book for just t...more...]]> 32579211 1517674 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 5 0 false Wed Sep 10 21:23:27 -0700 2008 Wed Sep 10 21:23:27 -0700 2008 10995700 703606 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 5 0 false Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Tue Dec 25 12:14:40 -0800 2007 Tue Dec 25 12:15:38 -0800 2007 ]]> 81019178 3043823 1040412 1552093026 9781552093023 0 <![CDATA[NightWatch : A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180443757m/1040412.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180443757s/1040412.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1040412.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.43 7 Nightwatch continues its tradition of being the best handbook for the beginning astronomer. Terence Dickinson covers all the problems beginners face, starting with the fact that the night sky does not look the way a modern city-dweller expects. He discusses light pollution, how to choose binoculars and telescopes, how to pronounce the names of stars and constellations, telescope mounts, averted vision, and why the harvest moon looks especially bright. Most of the lovely photographs in the book were taken by amateurs, which gives the section on astrophotography a particularly inspirational gleam.

Dickinson's star charts are very handy, each covering a reasonable field of view and mapping the most interesting amateur objects. He gives good advice for planet watching, which he notes "is one of the few astronomical activities that can be conducted almost as well from the city as from dark rural locations."

Altogether, the watchword for Nightwatch is indeed "practical"--this is a book to be used, not just read. Spiral-bound to lie flat or to fold back undamaged, it's a field guide that pulls its own weight in the field. Author Timothy Ferris says, "Like a good night sky, Nightwatch is clear and wind-free. Try it and see for yourself." --Mary Ellen Curtin

]]> 1998 0 0 false Mon Dec 14 16:51:53 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 14 16:51:53 -0800 2009 80172197 1576443 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 4 0 false Mon Dec 07 09:23:01 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 07 09:23:01 -0800 2009 80012586 3012739 1111292 155209300X 9781552093009 0 <![CDATA[NightWatch : A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181089066m/1111292.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181089066s/1111292.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1111292.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 0.0 0 Nightwatch continues its tradition of being the best handbook for the beginning astronomer. Terence Dickinson covers all the problems beginners face, starting with the fact that the night sky does not look the way a modern city-dweller expects. He discusses light pollution, how to choose binoculars and telescopes, how to pronounce the names of stars and constellations, telescope mounts, averted vision, and why the harvest moon looks especially bright. Most of the lovely photographs in the book were taken by amateurs, which gives the section on astrophotography a particularly inspirational gleam.

Dickinson's star charts are very handy, each covering a reasonable field of view and mapping the most interesting amateur objects. He gives good advice for planet watching, which he notes "is one of the few astronomical activities that can be conducted almost as well from the city as from dark rural locations."

Altogether, the watchword for Nightwatch is indeed "practical"--this is a book to be used, not just read. Spiral-bound to lie flat or to fold back undamaged, it's a field guide that pulls its own weight in the field. Author Timothy Ferris says, "Like a good night sky, Nightwatch is clear and wind-free. Try it and see for yourself." --Mary Ellen Curtin

]]> 1998 0 0 false Sat Dec 05 16:37:26 -0800 2009 Sat Dec 05 16:37:26 -0800 2009 77648561 2208594 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 0 0 false Fri Nov 13 09:03:01 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 13 09:03:05 -0800 2009 74887423 2850870 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 3 0 false Sat Oct 17 22:15:58 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 17 22:15:58 -0700 2009 73655827 1906659 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 0 0 false Tue Oct 06 13:34:20 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 06 13:34:20 -0700 2009 73109910 2642305 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 0 0 false Thu Oct 01 11:22:35 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 01 11:22:35 -0700 2009 72549368 2538273 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 0 0 false Sat Sep 26 08:50:15 -0700 2009 Sat Sep 26 08:50:21 -0700 2009 72066896 2760412 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 0 0 false Mon Sep 21 19:41:51 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 21 19:41:51 -0700 2009 70737427 2705131 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 3 0 false Thu Sep 10 11:53:59 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 10 11:53:59 -0700 2009 69348982 2679099 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

]]> 1998 4 0 false Sat Aug 29 12:37:06 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 29 12:37:06 -0700 2009 68801258 2543078 1040412 1552093026 9781552093023 0 <![CDATA[NightWatch : A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180443757m/1040412.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180443757s/1040412.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1040412.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 Nightwatch continues its tradition of being the best handbook for the beginning astronomer. Terence Dickinson covers all the problems beginners face, starting with the fact that the night sky does not look the way a modern city-dweller expects. He discusses light pollution, how to choose binoculars and telescopes, how to pronounce the names of stars and constellations, telescope mounts, averted vision, and why the harvest moon looks especially bright. Most of the lovely photographs in the book were taken by amateurs, which gives the section on astrophotography a particularly inspirational gleam.

Dickinson's star charts are very handy, each covering a reasonable field of view and mapping the most interesting amateur objects. He gives good advice for planet watching, which he notes "is one of the few astronomical activities that can be conducted almost as well from the city as from dark rural locations."

Altogether, the watchword for Nightwatch is indeed "practical"--this is a book to be used, not just read. Spiral-bound to lie flat or to fold back undamaged, it's a field guide that pulls its own weight in the field. Author Timothy Ferris says, "Like a good night sky, Nightwatch is clear and wind-free. Try it and see for yourself." --Mary Ellen Curtin

]]> 1998 0 0 false Tue Aug 25 05:05:53 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 25 05:05:53 -0700 2009 64763068 615358 104139 155407147X 9781554071470 7 <![CDATA[NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192m/104139.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507192s/104139.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104139.NightWatch_A_Practical_Guide_to_Viewing_the_Universe 4.25 32 The first three editions of Night Watch 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.

Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions 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.

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