Reviews
General Interest Introduction to Astronomy Now in Its Fourth Edition Bends the Mind with Information, If Canadians look at the sky more than anyone else in the world, it's thanks to one of our own NightWatch, now in its fourth edition, has become a staple in many Canadian cottages and amateur astronomers' bookshelves along with his popular The Backyard Astronomer's Guide The book has also quietly gone on to be the bestselling stargazer's guide in the world, having been translated into Spanish, Italian, Greek and other languages, and selling a stead 25,000 copies or more a year around the world, [Review-of-previous-edition:] One of the top stargazing guides in the English language, gives novices just the right information., [Review-of-previous-edition: ] An excellent resource for aspiring astronomers and astrophotographers., NightWatch remains the best single source on sky watching and astronomy equipment for the backyard enthusiast., Some astronomy books become trusted friends; sun-baked, dew-drenched companions, their well-thumbed, fact-filled pages tattered with time. This fourth edition is just such a book. First published in 1983 but now updated and expanded, it will please loyal backyard astronomers and entice newbies seeking a first complete guide... A skilled observer and accomplished astrophotographer, the author knows what's out there and how to best see it., This is a fantastic introductory book chock full of information and charts Well written and engaging, it is sure to provide all the information to get Dad started looking at the night sky, This fourth edition of the essential guide for amateur stargazers is newly updated, lavishly illustrated and packed with facts and a cosmic closet-full of other astronomical delights For anyone who ever looked up and wondered what's out there, Nightwatch puts the heavens at your fingertips, The essential guide for stargazers... lavishly illustrated... A cosmic closet-full of astronomical delights. [that] puts the heavens at your fingertips., [Review-of-previous-edition:] An ideal first book for the backyard astronomer ... one that will grow along with the observer's skill., A clear, concise manual for backyard stargazing... fantastically revised... The best introduction around., A paramount book of sky objects easy and understandable This practical guide is a must for the science classroom teacher, the beginning or amateur astronomer, and young and old students of the night The author gives a sensible, realistic perspective on night sky viewing I believe this is the best book in its field available to amateurs, [Review-of-previous-edition:] An accessible reference for all amateur astronomers ... Packed with practical information., [Globe and Mail 2006 Holiday Gift Book selection] Remains perhaps the best book available for amateur astronomers, and makes fascinating browsing even if you never put eye to telescope., If you buy this book for no other reason that to ..find the North Star...then it'll be worth your money., [Review-of-previous-edition:] Wonderful book...The kind of guide that takes you by the hand and leads you to all the good stuff., [Nightwatch was] a clear, concise manual for backyard stargazing that also managed to convey the excitement of astronomy. This fantastically revised edition continues that tradition, but now includes sky maps for observers in the southern hemisphere and a guide to celestial phenomena up to 2018. The best introduction around., This book is widely regarded as the essential guidebook for beginning stargazers. If you buy this book for no other reason that to help you find the North Star, so that you can take images of Star Trails, then it'll be worth your money., [Review-of-previous-edition:] Easily the best in its field. ... Highly recommended for all libraries. [Review-of-previous-edition:] Highly recommended as the best of its kind. [Review-of-previous-edition:] This is a book you can confidently recommend to anyone who is just starting out in astronomy. [Review-of-previous-edition:] Absolutely the best book for beginners., A paramount book of sky objects... easy and understandable. This practical guide is a must for the science classroom teacher, the beginning or amateur astronomer, and young and old students of the night. The author gives a sensible, realistic perspective on night sky viewing. I believe this is the best book in its field available to amateurs., [Review-of-previous-edition: ] Wonderful book...The kind of guide that takes you by the hand and leads you to all the good stuff. -- Jim Quig "Calgary Herald" (04/11/2005), If Canadians look at the sky more than anyone else in the world, it's thanks to one of our own....NightWatch, now in its fourth edition, has become a staple in many Canadian cottages and amateur astronomers' bookshelves along with his popular The Backyard Astronomer's Guide. The book has also quietly gone on to be the bestselling stargazer's guide in the world, having been translated into Spanish, Italian, Greek and other languages, and selling a stead 25,000 copies or more a year around the world., Aspiring stargazers will find everything that they need to unlock the secrets of the night sky in this newly updated edition. Public and school libraries will certainly want to update their collections with this book., Some astronomy books become trusted friends; sun-baked, dew-drenched companions, their well-thumbed, fact-filled pages tattered with time This fourth edition is just such a book First published in 1983 but now updated and expanded, it will please loyal backyard astronomers and entice newbies seeking a first complete guide A skilled observer and accomplished astrophotographer, the author knows what's out there and how to best see it, Renowned author and astronomer Terence Dickinson took Grade 5 and 6 students from the [North Bay] area through the universe to make snowballs from water and ice particles that make up Saturn's rings, and visit the red liquid methane lakes of its moon, Titan "I'm hoping that they'll walk away with excitement about the universe," he said " It's a subject that young people are not discarding They're living with it They're interested in it And they know a lot ", This book is widely regarded as the essential guidebook for beginning stargazers If you buy this book for no other reason that to help you find the North Star, so that you can take images of Star Trails, then it'll be worth your money, New, better-quality photos; amped-up sections on astrophotography and using amateur telescopic equipment... new chapter on the [Southern hemisphere]skies., This is a fantastic introductory book chock full of information and charts. Well written and engaging, it is sure to provide all the information to get Dad started looking at the night sky., This fourth edition of the essential guide for amateur stargazers is newly updated, lavishly illustrated...and packed with facts...and a cosmic closet-full of other astronomical delights. For anyone who ever looked up and wondered what's out there, Nightwatch puts the heavens at your fingertips., [Review-of-previous-edition:] I believe I've found the best beginners [astronomy] book ever.... nothing short of awesome., [Globe and Mail 2006 Holiday Gift Book selection] Remains perhaps the best book available for amateur astronomers, and makes fascinating browsing even if you never put eye to telescope, [Review-of-previous-edition:] Dickinson ensures that his guide will retain its position as a classic., It may be hard to justify upgrading from later printings of the third edition, but NightWatch remains one of the best sourcebooks to introduce beginning astronomers to the night sky -- and to keep them interested., [Review-of-previous-edition: ] Easily the best in its field. ... Highly recommended for all libraries., This is a wonderful, single-volume introduction to the night sky and its wonders More than that, it's chock-full of valuable information to help you understand how your telescope works and what all those dials and knobs do If you only purchase one item to go with your new telescope, this should be it, [Astronomy] is a subject that young people are not discarding.....They're interested in it. And they know a lot.", [Review of previous edition:] One of the best all-around general astronomy books ... simple to understand., New, better-quality photos; amped-up sections on astrophotography and using amateur telescopic equipment; and a new chapter on the skies visible from the Southern hemisphere., NightWatch remains one of the best sourcebooks to introduce beginning astronomers to the night sky, and to keep them interested., [Review-of-previous-edition: ] An ideal first book for the backyard astronomer ... one that will grow along with the observer's skill. -- Chet Raymo "Sky and Telescope", Renowned author and astronomer Terence Dickinson took Grade 5 and 6 students from the [North Bay] area through the universe to make snowballs from water and ice particles that make up Saturn's rings, and visit the red liquid methane lakes of its moon, Titan.... "I'm hoping that they'll walk away with excitement about the universe," he said." It's a subject that young people are not discarding. They're living with it. They're interested in it. And they know a lot.", This is a wonderful, single-volume introduction to the night sky and its wonders. More than that, it's chock-full of valuable information to help you understand how your telescope works and what all those dials and knobs do. If you only purchase one item to go with your new telescope, this should be it., The perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing It has been the top-selling stargazing guide for over 20 years With information that even the most experienced stargazers will find comes in handy, With this book, viewing the night skies can become fun again, and a family affair.... A must-have book., Newly updated, lavishly illustrated...packed with facts...and a cosmic closet-full of other astronomical delights. Nightwatch puts the heavens at your fingertips., With this book, viewing the night skies can become fun again, and a family affair A must-have book, to stimulate interest in the heavens above, and away from video games and less productive activities, This is a fantastic introductory book chock full of information and charts. Well written and engaging., [Review-of-previous-edition: ] I believe I've found the best beginners [astronomy] book ever.... nothing short of awesome. -- Bob Burris "Sailsbury Post" (05/14/2005), The perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing. It has been the top-selling stargazing guide for over 20 years... With information that even the most experienced stargazers will find comes in handy., NightWatch remains the best single source on sky watching and astronomy equipment for the backyard enthusiast, General interest introduction to astronomy now in its fourth edition... bends the mind with information., ÝReview-of-previous-edition: ¨ A great all-round astronomy guide. -- Glenn Chaple "Astronomy" (12/01/2002), This practical guide is a must ... I believe this is the best book in its field available to amateurs., New, better-quality photos; amped-up sections on astrophotography and using amateur telescopic equipment; and a new chapter on the skies visible from the Southern hemisphere, [Review-of-previous-edition:] Easily the best in its field. ... Highly recommended for all libraries., ÝReview-of-previous-edition: ¨ This is a book you can confidently recommend to anyone who is just starting out in astronomy., [Review-of-previous-edition:] This is a book you can confidently recommend to anyone who is just starting out in astronomy, NightWatch, now in its fourth edition, has become a staple in many Canadian cottages and amateur astronomers' bookshelves., With this book, viewing the night skies can become fun again, and a family affair.... A must-have book, to stimulate interest in the heavens above, and away from video games and less productive activities., ÝReview-of-previous-edition: ¨ Easily the best in its field. ... Highly recommended for all libraries., Remains perhaps the best book available for amateur astronomers ... fascinating browsing even if you never put eye to telescope., [Review-of-previous-edition:] [Nightwatch was] a clear, concise manual for backyard stargazing that also managed to convey the excitement of astronomy. This fantastically revised edition continues that tradition, but now includes sky maps for observers in the southern hemisphere and a guide to celestial phenomena up to 2018. The best introduction around., Aspiring stargazers will find everything that they need to unlock the secrets of the night sky in this newly updated edition Public and school libraries will certainly want to update their collections with this book, [Review-of-previous-edition:] [Nightwatch was] a clear, concise manual for backyard stargazing that also managed to convey the excitement of astronomy This fantastically revised edition continues that tradition, but now includes sky maps for observers in the southern hemisphere and a guide to celestial phenomena up to 2018 The best introduction around, [Review-of-previous-edition:] This is a book you can confidently recommend to anyone who is just starting out in astronomy., It may be hard to justify upgrading from later printings of the third edition, but NightWatch remains one of the best sourcebooks to introduce beginning astronomers to the night sky -- and to keep them interested
