Terence Dickinson, Ken Hewitt-White

Nightwatch

A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe

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Produktbeschreibung

Revised fifth edition of the worldà â â s top-selling stargazing guide, now nearing its fortieth anniversary, illustrated with star charts updated for use right through to 2035.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Firefly Books Ltd
• 5th Fifth Edition, Completely Revised and Expanded for Use Through 2035 edition
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. September 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 315mm x 300mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 1452g
• ISBN-13: 9780228104391
• ISBN-10: 0228104394
• Artikelnr.: 67781401

Autorenporträt

Terence Dickinson, one of Canada's best-loved amateur-astronomy writers, gained renown for unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. His down-to-earth style made him the award-winning best-selling author of 14 astronomy books, including NightWatch, The Backyard Astronomer's Guide, The Universe and Beyond and Hubble's Universe. The cofounder and former editor of SkyNews, Canada's national astronomy magazine, Dickinson was a recipient of the Order of Canada and two honorary doctorates. He died of complications from Parkinson's on February 1, 2023. Ken Hewitt-White has enjoyed a strong working relationship and friendship with Terence Dickinson for decades, founded on their mutual passion for the night sky. Currently a contributing editor at Sky and Telescope magazine, Hewitt-White was a longtime contributor to SkyNews magazine and the former director of Vancouver's H. R. MacMillan Planetarium. A lecturer and writer, he has authored two books, taught dozens of astronomy courses and written countless articles. Hewitt-White lives with his wife Lynda in southern British Columbia, where they go stargazing in the mountains every summer.