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Amherst Media Book: Nightwatch - Third Edition by Terence Dickinson
Nightwatch is a most user friendly book that covers everything. The beginner is led from the basic understanding of stars and planets to reading star charts. The intermediate astronomer is also catered to with a wealth of sky maps. Each new step is followed with diagrams, that proves visual aiding in quick comprehension. Nightwatch makes learning astronomy fun and educational for all ages.
Table of Contents
1. Discovering the Cosmos
2. The Universe in Eleven Steps
3. Backyard Astronomy
4. Stars for All Seasons
5. Stargazing Equipment
6. Probing the Depths
7. The Planets
8. Moon and Sun
9. Solar and Lunar Eclipses
10. Comets, Meteors, and Auroras
11. Photographing the Night Sky
12. Resources
| Subject | Astronomy |
| Author | Terence Dickinson |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Hard/Soft Cover | Softcover, Spiral binding |
| Pages | 160 |
| Dimensions | 10" x 10" (254 x 254mm) |
| Illustrations | Over 100 full color photographs |
| ISBN Number | 1552093026 |
| Publisher | Amherst Media |
| Date Published | 11/98 |
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Comments about Amherst Media Book: Nightwatch - Third Edition by Terence Dickinson:
I bought this guide together with a new telescope. I have found it very friendly. Easier than other guides I have seen before.
I am a beginner and I use it frequently.
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Comments about Amherst Media Book: Nightwatch - Third Edition by Terence Dickinson:
The Nightlife is very way to read and understand the astronomy for beginners. With nice colorful pictures make it more interesting book to read
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