Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe - Hardcover

Dickinson, Terence

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ISBN 10: 155209300X ISBN 13: 9781552093009

Verlag: Firefly Books Ltd, 2001

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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.--Chet Raymo "Sky and Telescope " A great all-round astronomy guide.--Glenn Chaple"Astronomy" (12/01/2002) One of the top stargazing guides in the English language, gives novices just the right information to feed their curiosity.--Canadian Living (12/01/2002) An accessible reference for all amateur astronomers ... Packed with practical information.--Astronomy Magazine Easily the best in its field. ... Highly recommended for all libraries.-- (04/01/1999) Dickinson ensures that his guide will retain its position as a classic.--Library Review Terence Dickinson's new edition of Nightwatch is an excellent resource for aspiring astronomers and astrophotographers.--Outdoor Photographer Highly recommended as the best of its kind.--Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canad 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.--Air and Space A fine beginner's guide to observational astronomy.--Astronomical Society of the Pacific This is a book you can confidently recommend to anyone who is just starting out in astronomy.--Astronomical League Absolutely the best book for beginners.--Library Journal (05/01/2003) Wonderful book. Great pictures... a classic. The kind of guide that takes you by the hand and leads you to all the good stuff.-- (04/11/2005) 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.-- (05/14/2005) The premier book for new and seasoned astronomers alike.--McCook Daily Gazette (12/11/2013)

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With a completely reivised text and more tha n 100 new colour photographs, this third edition of Nightwat ch is the standard reference guide for stargazers. All chart s and diagrams have been updated, along with coverage of new astronomical pursuits. '

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Firefly Books Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• ISBN 10: 155209300X
• ISBN 13: 9781552093009
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176