{"product_id":"firefly-books-nightwatch-a-practical-guide-to-viewing-the-universe-8977","title":"NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe - 5th Edition","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFirefly Books NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular Book - \"NightWatch\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised Fifth Edition of the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated for use through 2035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe famous charts, ideal for stargazers using a small telescope or binoculars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete update of the equipment section, including computerized telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn enlarged photography section, including how-to instructions for using new-generation digital cameras for astrophotography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking both with and without a telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTables of future solar and lunar eclipses, planetary conjunctions and planet locations, updated through 2035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003ci\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/i\u003e, Terence Dickinson's classic stargazing guide, neared its 40th anniversary, Dickinson worked with a small group of trusted colleagues to give this groundbreaking reference an overhaul that will take it deep into the 21st century. Longtime astronomy writer and sky observer Ken Hewitt-White led the editorial team. A central aspect to this new edition is the subtle improvements to the unique seasonal star charts that present a 360-degree simulation of the night sky on one page and identify the stars and constellations on the facing page. Yet it is Dickinson's clear, jargon-free language that will continue to inspire hundreds of thousands of people around the world to take up recreational astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch has happened in this popular hobby since the revised Fourth Edition of \u003ci\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/i\u003e was published in 2006. In response, the text has been substantially revised and updated throughout all 13 chapters. Moreover, the book has been completely redesigned and most of its many photographs have been replaced. A noted feature is the variety of superb astrophotos of star clusters, nebulas, galaxies and other celestial phenomena taken by accomplished amateur astronomers. Lavishly illustrated sections on the Moon and planets will inspire novice observers of the solar system. To accommodate the extensive revisions, \u003ci\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/i\u003e has grown from 192 pages to 208 pages. With the release of the Fifth Edition, we are also launching a new website, NightWatchBook.com, that will offer links to additional resources and will be regularly updated with information on new celestial events and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the First Edition of \u003ci\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/i\u003e was released in 1983, the most significant transformations in amateur astronomy have been in optics and technology. For all the latest on gadgets and gear, renowned astrophotographer Alan Dyer, Dickinson's coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Astronomer's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, has contributed an entirely new chapter on basic digital astrophotography. Dyer has also modernized a key portion of an enlarged chapter on stargazing equipment, creating a welcoming place in \u003ci\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/i\u003e for today's computerized telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStargazing enthusiasts of all levels of experience will discover much of value in an enduring reference conceived by one of the most respected names in amateur astronomy. This must-have Fifth Edition includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea comprehensive, all-season guide to the night sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econstellation charts covering both northern- and southern-hemisphere skies, making \u003ci\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/i\u003e a truly global resource\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etips on choosing binoculars and telescopes and taking astrophotos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehighlights of major features on the Moon to guide the budding lunar explorer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elists of solar and lunar eclipses, planet locations and the best lunar and planetary conjunctions to 2035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea range of resources for further study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTerence Dickinson, one of Canada's best-loved amateur-astronomy writers, gained renown for unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. His down-to-earth style made him the award-winning best-selling author of 14 astronomy books, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Backyard Astronomer's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Universe and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHubble's Universe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The cofounder and former editor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSkyNews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Canada's national astronomy magazine, Dickinson was a recipient of the Order of Canada and two honorary doctorates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBook Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerence Dickinson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitle:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe (5th Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirefly Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePages:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim Size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\" x 11\" x 7\/16\" Thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor photos, star charts, resources, technical information, Index\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32121812648049,"sku":"FFB-8977","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/Nightwatch_5th_Edition_Cover.jpg?v=1776459163","url":"https:\/\/khanscope.com\/en-fr\/products\/firefly-books-nightwatch-a-practical-guide-to-viewing-the-universe-8977","provider":"Khan Scope Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}