Nightwatch: An Equinox Guide to Viewing the Universe [Spiral-bound]

Terence Dickinson (Author)

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 160 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd; Rev. 2nd edition (November 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0920656897
• ISBN-13: 978-0920656891
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,336,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book. I couldn't put it down., October 7, 1998

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[e-mail] (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nightwatch: An Equinox Guide to Viewing the Universe (Spiral-bound)

This is an excellent book! If you are a beginner and just starting out like I am, this is the book for you. The topics are excellent. They are written in easy to read and understand words and terms. This book covers all the topics including what to look for in your first telescope. The charts are wonderful and easy to read. The pictures are awesome. In addition, Terence provides a list of stars and constellations along with their pronunciation and meaning. Terence shows and explains how to use major constellations to find other constellations and stars. I found that I couldn't put the book down. This book will hook you on backyard astronomy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for all sky watchers!!, October 2, 1998

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[e-mail] (So. California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nightwatch: An Equinox Guide to Viewing the Universe (Spiral-bound)

The previous reviews tell it all! Terence Dickinson brings a highly scientific area filled with map's, coordinate's, special equipment (lenses, types of telescopes, ect.), just about any question you could ask about astronomy and put's it into a language anybody can understand!! An excelent astronomer and writer! Check out all book's affiliated with Terence!!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dispense with technical mind boggling!, December 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Nightwatch: An Equinox Guide to Viewing the Universe (Spiral-bound)

This is the first book I've read explaining the universe that keeps it simple enough for a beginner to understand. I checked the book out at the public library and can not wait to get my own copy and a highlighter. Fantastic!