NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of NightWatch 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 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. (20070120)
The third edition of 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
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe Accessories
 Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them
The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
The Night Sky 30°-40° (Large; North Latitude)
Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas
The Night Sky 40°-50° (Large)
The Stars: A New Way to See Them
Astronomy Hacks: Tips and Tools for Observing the Night Sky (Hacks)
Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars w/Tripod Adapter
Astronomy For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))
Binocular Highlights: 99 Celestial Sights for Binocular Users (Sky & Telescope Stargazing)
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe Reviews
Perhaps whoever printed the book thought that one would be reading it mainly in the dark and would not notice the blemishes. An absolutely wonderful book; however, the numerous printing imperfections encountered (odd smudges, smears, and stains) have significantly detracted from the reading experience. The book states that it was printed in China and it showsreally bad for a new book. A five-star rating for content and 0-stars for print quality equals 3 stars total (more of less).
They have great suggestions for where to go and how to get there after that. Use the book for a while just to learn your way around the sky. My recommendation is buy this book BEFORE you buy a telescope or binocs or any gear whatsoever.
Highly recommended. There is enough detail to give you the sense that you are learning a lot, but not so much detail that you feel overwhelmed and intimidated. First night out I realized - I have absolutely no clue what to look for up there.
This book is the perfect answer to that question, as well as an extremely good beginner's guide. This was the year. I talked to people, read reviews, joined online forums.thought I knew what I was doing and bought the thing.
I always wanted to own a telescope.
I bought this book some years ago, to see if I wanted to try amateur astronomy again. This book gave me the confidence to go out and buy a reasonably expensive telescope, and get it up and running with almost no assistance from anyone else. I strongly recommend giving this book to anyone with an interest in amateur astronomy. It opened up a wonderful hobby. I had been given a department store telescope as a kid, and was discouraged by the fact that you really couldn't observe anything other than the moon with it. It is the best guide to getting started in something I've ever seen in my life.
It is probably fabulous for the rest of you, too. Try to read before you get a telescope, but even if you have made a purchase, will be able to help you make best use of it and help you avoid frustration. This book is first of all beautiful with many color photographs to enhance the comprehensive text. The content is engaging and easy-to-understand. Also, the book is worth the $35.00 price, but Amazon has a great discount. :) I am just getting started myself and have spent just a short time with it. Buy, enjoy, and have fun.
If you are a beginner, buy this book immediately. I look forward to learning and appreciating it even more. Beginners absolutely need it.
A must have book for any star gazer.For either the amateur or the professional.
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