Our Take
This is our favorite manual for how to “do” astronomy and it’s the book you are most likely to find on every amateur astronomer’s bookshelf. We suggest giving it a read before deciding on your first telescope.
by Terence Dickinson
Description
Revised Fifth Edition: updated for use through 2035.
The first four editions of NightWatch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astronomers everywhere. Each new edition has outsold the previous one because of thorough revisions and additional new material.
NightWatch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fifth edition has improvements over the 4th edition in every chapter, including:
- The famous charts, ideal for stargazers using a small telescope or binoculars
- A complete update of the equipment section, including computerized telescopes
- An enlarged photography section, including how-to instructions for using the new generation of digital cameras for astronomical photography, both with and without a telescope
- The tables of future solar and lunar eclipses, planetary conjunctions and planet locations, updated through 2035.
This edition includes star charts for use in the southern hemisphere. There are also dozens of new photographs throughout the book that show the latest thrilling discoveries made by current space observatories and probes.
HARDCOVER WITH CONCEALED WIRO-BINDING
EAN: 9781554071470
ISBN: 155407147X
Canadian and US rights
Fast Shipping and Professional Packaging
Due to our longstanding partnership with UPS FedEx DHL as well as other major international carriers, we are able to provide various shipping options. Our warehouse personnel will pack each item according to our strict requirements. Before they are shipped, your goods will be thoroughly examined and secured. Everyday, we send to thousands of clients in different countries. This is a sign of our determination to become the largest online retailer globally. The warehouses and centers for distribution are in Europe, as well as the USA.
Note that orders containing more than one item will be processed according to the specific item.
Before shipping before shipping, we'll inspect thoroughly the items you've purchased. Most orders are delivered within 48 hours. The estimated delivery time is between 3 and 7 days.
Returns
The inventory is always changing and we do not fully manage it because of the fact that many parties are involved, including our warehouse and factory. Therefore, the actual inventory could change at any time. It's possible that your order will be unable to fill when you have placed the order.
Our policy is valid for 30 days. If 30 days have gone without a trace since the purchase and we are unable to offer an exchange or refund.
In order for your item to be returned it must be in its original packaging, unopened and in the same condition as when you received it in. It must also be in its original packaging.
Related products
Filters
Observing Aids
Filters
Astrophotography Accessories
Mount Accessories
(Discontinued) Cable, USB to RS-232 Converter (18775) Celestron
Observing Aids
Observing Aids
Observing Aids
Filters
Focusing
Eyepieces
Observing Aids
Filters
Solar Accessories
Mount Accessories
Filters
Filters
Astrophotography Accessories
Astrophotography Accessories
Eyepieces
Astrophotography Accessories
Observing Aids
Solar Accessories
Filters
Solar Accessories
