Nightwatch

This is the fifth edition of this established introduction to astronomy, but the first edition with UK specific content. With more than 275,000 copies in print since its initial publication, Nightwatch has become the standard reference guide to stargazers around the world. 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 pronouce the names of stars and constellations, telescope mounts, averted vision and why the Harvest Moon looks especially bright. Most of the photographs are taken by amatuers, which gives the section on astrophotography a particularly inspirational gleam. The deep-sky star charts are incredibly comprehensive and all the tables of dates and times of future solar and lunar eclipses, planetary conjunctions and planet locations have been updated through to the year 2018. 'One of the best handbooks for the wannabe astronomer'. Dr. Tim O'Brien, senior lecturer in astrophysics at Jodrell Bank Observatory.

ISBN 0713679395   DEWEY edition DC22 ISBN13 9780713679397 (What's this?)   Pages 184 Publisher A & C Black Publishers Ltd   Weight (grammes) 1130 Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd   Published in London Format Hardback   Height (mm) 234 Publication date 25 Aug 2006   Width (mm) 156 DEWEY 522   Academic level General

Ch. 1		Discovering the cosmos		8
Ch. 2		The universe in eleven steps		12
Ch. 3		Backyard astronomy		26
Ch. 4		Stars for all seasons		38
Ch. 5		Stargazing equipment		60
Ch. 6		Probing the depths		82
Ch. 7		The planets		120
Ch. 8		Moon and sun		136
Ch. 9		Solar and lunar eclipses		146
Ch. 10		Comets, meteors and auroras		154
Ch. 11		Photographing the night sky		164
Ch. 12		Southern hemisphere night sky		172
Ch. 13		Resources		186

'Well deserving of its fine reputation as an internationally respected reference guide.' The Good Book Guide (October 2006) 'The enthusiasm and knowledge of the author is apparent as he gives sensible and thorough advice... It is among the best introductions to amateur astronomy I have seen and the book that I wish someone had given me when I started skywatching.' Astronomy Now (May 2007) 'Patrick Moore's irrepressible personality comes through strongly in this delightful little book. It's filled with quirky anecdotes and wry observations that made me chuckle on several occasions.' Astronomy Now 'This book covers almost everything you need to know about the observable Universe... Thoroughly enjoyable.' Sky At Night (May 2007) 'One of the best handbooks for the wannabe astonomer.' The Times (June 2007)

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