Nightwatch : a practical guide to viewing the universe

Dickinson, Terence. (Author). Hewitt-White, Ken, 1951- (Added Author).

Summary: With a completely revised text and illustrated with colour photographs, this edition of 'Nightwatch' is the standard reference guide for stargazers. All charts and diagrams have been updated, along with coverage of new astronomical pursuits.

Record details

ISBN: 9780228104391 (hardcover)
Physical Description: 208 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
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Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, 2023.
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Previous edition: 2019.

Formatted Contents Note:

Chapter 1: Backyard Astronomy -- Chapter 2: The Universe in Eleven Steps -- Chapter 3: The Celestial Works -- Chapter 4: Stars for All Seasons -- Chapter 5: Stargazing Equipment -- Chapter 6: Probing the Depths -- Chapter 7: The Planets -- Chapter 8: Moon and Sun -- Chapter 9: Solar and Lunar Eclipses -- Chapter 10: Comets, Meteors and Auroras -- Chapter 11: Photographing the Night Sky -- Chapter 12: Wonders of the Southern Heavens -- Resources and Index.