"This classic, groundbreaking guide has been the go-to field guide for both beginning and experienced amateur astronomers for nearly 30 years. Setting a new standard for astronomy guides, this fourth edition will serve as the touchstone for the next generation of stargazers as we...
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"The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990 was the first time humans had sent a telescope into space, beyond the distorting effects caused by looking through the Earth's atmosphere. Aided by stunning photography from Hubble, this book describes how Hubble gathers imagery a...
"Offers fascinating insight into clouds, weather and other phenomena we witness in the sky."-- Provided by publisher.
"As NightWatch, Terence Dickinson's classic stargazing guide, heads toward its 40th anniversary, Dickinson has been working with a small group of trusted colleagues to give this groundbreaking reference an overhaul that will take it deep into the 21st century. Longtime astronomy ...
Praise for the first edition:'Superbly well produced. Any engagement with this 'cosmic portfolio,' from picture gazing to deep reading, is grandly rewarded.' --Booklist[starred review] 'The book's precise descriptions and captions brilliantly complement the 300 full-color Hubble ...
Takes the reader on a fact- and fun-filled tour of the solar system's nine planets, their sixty-one known moons, and the suspected planets of other stars in our galaxy.
A guide to observing the stars, planets, and other celestial phenomena from May to October includes star charts covering the entire North American sky.
"The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, has compiled a collection of stunning images from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Capturing an amazing variety of astronomical phenomena within our solar system and far into deep space, the photos represent the best amateur a...