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Summary: Perfect for the beginner with no background
Review: After perusing a number of books, I found this one to be the best. It is the easiest introduction into astronomy and star gazing that is offered. Many of the confusing explanations of other books are ommitted. Moreover, the essentials of finding the constellations are easily explained and easily followed. Lastly, the book had a great further reading and information section that was very helpful. I recommend this book to anyone with a budding astronomy interest.
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Summary: Perfect for the beginner with no background
Review: After perusing a number of books, I found this one to be the best. It is the easiest introduction into astronomy and star gazing that is offered. Many of the confusing explanations of other books are ommitted. Moreover, the essentials of finding the constellations are easily explained and easily followed. Lastly, the book had a great further reading and information section that was very helpful. I recommend this book to anyone with a budding astronomy interest.
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Summary: Another Dickinson winner
Review: Published and updated for the year 2000,this book is nevertheless another "stellar" contribution by author Terrence Dickinson.Spiral-bound,it is easily transported and accessed while out "seeing." Well-presented, and down-to-earth(pardon the reverse pun) for those of us who are newbies to this most wonderful adventure of amateur astronomy.Dark skies!
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Summary: Another Dickinson winner
Review: Published and updated for the year 2000,this book is nevertheless another stellar contribution by author Terrence Dickinson.Spiral-bound,it is easily transported and accessed while out "looking." Well-presented, and down-to-earth(pardon the reverse pun) for those of us who are newbies to this most wonderful adventure of amateur astronomy.Dark skies!
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Summary: The Pro brings it down to Earth!
Review: Terence Dickinson's NIGHT WATCH is a truely remarkable book that allows everyone young and old to embark on a voyage amongst the stars. The books simplicity may seem simple, but the opposite is true, Terence has inspired your mind,titilated it and filled it with all the information it needs! In other words the reader learns quickly and before he or she knows it, is racing from one constellation to the next, viewing the Orion's Nebula or the Dumbell Nebula, zipping off to the open cluster in Hercules, and where's the book? On the table within easy reach of course. When I met Terence in Vancouver B.C. one year during a lecture on Mars (when Mars was at its closest)..even his lecture was indepth, but it held you spell bound, wanting more. Terence is a truly remarkable author, lecturer, and Astronomer, who is dedicated to bring the Universe from such a lofty height, right down to earth for all to understand. YOUR GONNA LOVE THIS BOOK..! Clear Skys all...the LEONIDS are coming! 3000 - 10,000 Meteor's per hour! Where are they going to come from? The constellation Leo! Where's that? Get Terence Dickinson's book, he'll show you right where it is!!!<FRASER VALLEY ASTRONOMERS SOCIETY>
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Summary: A MUST for all sky watchers!!
Review: The previous reviews tell it all! Terence Dickinson brings a highly scientific area filled with map's, coordinate's, special equipment (lenses, types of telescopes, ect.), just about any question you could ask about astronomy and put's it into a language anybody can understand!! An excelent astronomer and writer! Check out all book's affiliated with Terence!!
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Summary: Dispense with technical mind boggling!
Review: This is an excellent book! If you are a beginner and just starting out like I am, this is the book for you. The topics are excellent. They are written in easy to read and understand words and terms. This book covers all the topics including what to look for in your first telescope. The charts are wonderful and easy to read. The pictures are awesome. In addition, Terence provides a list of stars and constellations along with their pronunciation and meaning. Terence shows and explains how to use major constellations to find other constellations and stars. I found that I couldn't put the book down. This book will hook you on backyard astronomy.
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Summary: Dispense with technical mind boggling!
Review: This is the first book I've read explaining the universe that keeps it simple enough for a beginner to understand. I checked the book out at the public library and can not wait to get my own copy and a highlighter. Fantastic!
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