{"product_id":"nightwatch-5th-ed-book","title":"NightWatch 5th ed. - Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Terence Dickinson's classic stargazing guide, neared its 40th anniversary, Dickinson worked 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 writer and sky observer Ken Hewitt-White led the editorial team. A central aspect to this new edition is the subtle improvements to the unique seasonal star charts that present a 360-degree simulation of the night sky on one page and identify the stars and constellations on the facing page. Yet it is Dickinson's clear, jargon-free language that will continue to inspire hundreds of thousands of people around the world to take up recreational astronomy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch has happened in this popular hobby since the revised Fourth Edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was published in 2006. In response, the text has been substantially revised and updated throughout all 13 chapters. Moreover, the book has been completely redesigned and most of its many photographs have been replaced. A noted feature is the variety of superb astrophotos of star clusters, nebulas, galaxies and other celestial phenomena taken by accomplished amateur astronomers. Lavishly illustrated sections on the Moon and planets will inspire novice observers of the solar system. To accommodate the extensive revisions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has grown from 192 pages to 208 pages. With the release of the Fifth Edition, we are also launching a new website, NightWatchBook.com, that will offer links to additional resources and will be regularly updated with information on new celestial events and equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the First Edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was released in 1983, the most significant transformations in amateur astronomy have been in optics and technology. For all the latest on gadgets and gear, renowned astrophotographer Alan Dyer, Dickinson's coauthor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Backyard Astronomer's Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, has contributed an entirely new chapter on basic digital astrophotography. Dyer has also modernized a key portion of an enlarged chapter on stargazing equipment, creating a welcoming place in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for today's computerized telescopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStargazing enthusiasts of all levels of experience will discover much of value in an enduring reference conceived by one of the most respected names in amateur astronomy. This must-have Fifth Edition includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea comprehensive, all-season guide to the night sky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econstellation charts covering both northern- and southern-hemisphere skies, making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a truly global resource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etips on choosing binoculars and telescopes and taking astrophotos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighlights of major features on the Moon to guide the budding lunar explorer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elists of solar and lunar eclipses, planet locations and the best lunar and planetary conjunctions to 2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea range of resources for further study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pc-book-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 x 11 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiral Bound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\/Distributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firefly Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67856938107125,"sku":"FFB182","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/2198\/0149\/files\/FFB182_104.jpg?v=1793859568","url":"https:\/\/paracay.com\/products\/nightwatch-5th-ed-book","provider":"Paradise Cay Publications, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}