--- product_id: 41381475 title: "NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe" price: "177.20 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/41381475-nightwatch-a-practical-guide-to-viewing-the-universe store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 100+ new color photos & diagrams Expanded telescope & binoculars guide Updated spacecraft star distance data NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe **Price:** 177.20 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”­ Unlock the Universe: Your Ultimate Stargazing Companion Awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe - **How much does it cost?** 177.20 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/41381475-nightwatch-a-practical-guide-to-viewing-the-universe) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **User-Friendly & Portable:** Spiral-bound, jargon-free design with red-light-readable star charts makes stargazing easy and accessible anywhere. - β€’ **Astrophotography Essentials:** Expanded chapter reveals the best modern films and cameras to capture your celestial adventures like a pro. - β€’ **Visual Feast for Stargazers:** Over 100 vibrant new images and diagrams bring the cosmos to life, making every page a journey through the stars. - β€’ **Telescope Buying Made Simple:** Expert guidance on selecting the perfect telescope or binoculars ensures you avoid costly beginner mistakes. - β€’ **Cutting-Edge Astronomical Data:** Incorporates the latest ESA spacecraft measurements for the most accurate star charts available. ## Overview NightWatch, now in its fully updated Third Edition, is the definitive beginner-to-intermediate astronomy guide with over 100 new color photos, the latest ESA star distance data, and expanded practical advice on telescopes, binoculars, and astrophotography. Designed for easy use in the field with spiral binding and red-light-readable charts, it’s the trusted choice for 250,000+ stargazers seeking to explore the night sky with confidence and clarity. ## Description With 250,000 copies in print since its initial publication in 1983, NightWatch has become a standard reference guide for stargazers throughout North America. The new Third Edition expands on that success with a completely revised and updated text, more than 100 new color photos and diagrams and 16 additional pages that cover such! new astronomical pursuits as computerized telescopes, reviews of new telescope designs and accessories, and astronomy on the Internet. All charts, tables and diagrams have been updated and, in some cases, redesigned for easier use. Improved spacecraft measurements of the distances to the stars (recently released by the European Space Agency) are included in the charts, along with additional observing tips for stargazers using binoculars and telescopes. An expanded chapter on Astrophotography lists the best modern films and cameras for skyshooting. The new NightWatch is faithful to the "ultra-simplified, no jargon" philosophy of the original, and at the same time, offers substantially more practical information for the novice and intermediate-level amateur astronomer. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada called the first edition "the best of its kind"- the new Third Edition is better still. It is still an abundantly illustrated, wide-sized volume designed for easy reference during many starlit nights. Review: I'd give it a BILLION stars if I could.... - This book strikes the perfect balance between being too technical and being too abstract. The author, Terence Dickinson, breaks down amazingly complex information so that non-scientist stargazers, like myself, can glean all the enjoyment and wonder out of the heavens without getting a major headache. NIGHTWATCH is not for experienced stargazers or anyone schooled in the physical sciences, but that becomes obvious immediately. However, if you ARE one of those people, and you know someone who's interested in astronomy but will never enroll in a physics course, you can recommend this book in good conscience. There's a substantial section about telescopes and how to buy them; if you already have a decent telescope, it seems like too much print is wasted on consumer education. But one of the biggest pitfalls to beginning this hobby is that people get sucked into buying what they think is a "starter" telescope but which is actually useless. Then they get frustrated and quit stargazing completely. The author is very careful to point the reader toward a 'scope that meets his or her needs and that will provide years of enjoyment. The spiral-bound edition of this book makes it portable enough to take into the field, and although the star maps are very simple, they're adequate for beginners. Once you learn to navigate with those, you're ready for a "real" star atlas. Also, there are dates given for different phenomena, which only goes to 2009 or 2010. I'm guessing a newer edition will be more up-to-date with that, but those revisions could probably be found on astronomy sites. Dickinson is an engaging writer, and the illustrations are well-done and well-chosen. When you get comfortable with your little corner of the galaxy, you can move on to more "advanced" books. But this book is the best introduction out there. It'll get you looking up, and thinking about those Larger Questions, like, "If I could go beyond the edge of the universe, would I disappear because I went past the beginning of time?" and "Who really made the crop circles?" Review: an absolute essenttial for all enthusiasts - Having recently purchased a telescope, I've been reading lots of astronomy books. Even though this one is very basic, overall I've found it the most useful. No math, no equations, but tons of helpful advice that will have you up and finding stars right away. I like the fact that he emphasizes how much you can see with binocs too. The star charts are very helpful and are printed so that they can be read by a red light while you're out observing. Lots of great information on how to buy a telescope too. The bound version is perfect for carrying with you to find objects in the sky. Well written, easy to follow and informative -- if you only buy one book, this should be it (although I'd have to add my all time favorite, The Stars by H.A. Ray, the only book that draws the constellations so that they actually look like pictures). ## Features - Universe - Night Watch - Astrology - Terence Dickinson - Third Edition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #261,858 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #306 in Children's Astronomy Books (Books) #365 in Astrophysics & Space Science (Books) #429 in Astronomy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 120 Reviews | ## Images ![NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fTh5xmQ0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'd give it a BILLION stars if I could.... *by M***C on December 27, 2009* This book strikes the perfect balance between being too technical and being too abstract. The author, Terence Dickinson, breaks down amazingly complex information so that non-scientist stargazers, like myself, can glean all the enjoyment and wonder out of the heavens without getting a major headache. NIGHTWATCH is not for experienced stargazers or anyone schooled in the physical sciences, but that becomes obvious immediately. However, if you ARE one of those people, and you know someone who's interested in astronomy but will never enroll in a physics course, you can recommend this book in good conscience. There's a substantial section about telescopes and how to buy them; if you already have a decent telescope, it seems like too much print is wasted on consumer education. But one of the biggest pitfalls to beginning this hobby is that people get sucked into buying what they think is a "starter" telescope but which is actually useless. Then they get frustrated and quit stargazing completely. The author is very careful to point the reader toward a 'scope that meets his or her needs and that will provide years of enjoyment. The spiral-bound edition of this book makes it portable enough to take into the field, and although the star maps are very simple, they're adequate for beginners. Once you learn to navigate with those, you're ready for a "real" star atlas. Also, there are dates given for different phenomena, which only goes to 2009 or 2010. I'm guessing a newer edition will be more up-to-date with that, but those revisions could probably be found on astronomy sites. Dickinson is an engaging writer, and the illustrations are well-done and well-chosen. When you get comfortable with your little corner of the galaxy, you can move on to more "advanced" books. But this book is the best introduction out there. It'll get you looking up, and thinking about those Larger Questions, like, "If I could go beyond the edge of the universe, would I disappear because I went past the beginning of time?" and "Who really made the crop circles?" ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ an absolute essenttial for all enthusiasts *by M***S on November 20, 2001* Having recently purchased a telescope, I've been reading lots of astronomy books. Even though this one is very basic, overall I've found it the most useful. No math, no equations, but tons of helpful advice that will have you up and finding stars right away. I like the fact that he emphasizes how much you can see with binocs too. The star charts are very helpful and are printed so that they can be read by a red light while you're out observing. Lots of great information on how to buy a telescope too. The bound version is perfect for carrying with you to find objects in the sky. Well written, easy to follow and informative -- if you only buy one book, this should be it (although I'd have to add my all time favorite, The Stars by H.A. Ray, the only book that draws the constellations so that they actually look like pictures). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book *by D***Y on April 9, 2023* Backyard astronomers know that Nightwatch is a classic observing guide. If you’re on the fence about this book I would suggest adding it to your library. It’s full of helpful information and advice, written in an accessible, engaging manner. 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