With more than 275,000 copies in print since its original publication in 1983, Nightwatch has become a standard reference guide for stargazers throughout the Northern Hemisphere. The enlarged third edition of the book was issued in 1998, but this new fourth printing has been re-issued this year with even more revisions and the latest astronomical statistics and information. Comprehensive field guide for amateur stargazers, featuring 20 specially created full-colour deep-sky star charts and 256 full colour photographs. Special full-colour sections cover the stars, constellations, nebulae, planets, the sun and moon, eclipses, comets and meteors. Ultra-simplified jargon-free text offers substantial information for the novice and intermediate astronomer on equipment and photography. New edition features spiral binding for lay-flat use next to your telescope

Nightwatch is an ideal first book for the backyard astronomer. It is an ideal second book too, one that will grow along with the observer's skill.--Chet Raymo Sky and Telescope
A great all-round astronomy guide.--Glenn Chaple Astronomy (12/01/2002)
Dickinson ensures that his guide will retain its position as a classic.--Library Review
Terence Dickinson's new edition of Nightwatch is an excellent resource for aspiring astronomers and astrophotographers.--Outdoor Photographer
Highly recommended as the best of its kind.--Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canad
A fine beginner's guide to observational astronomy.--Astronomical Society of the Pacific
This is a book you can confidently recommend to anyone who is just starting out in astronomy.--Astronomical League
Wonderful book. Great pictures... a classic. The kind of guide that takes you by the hand and leads you to all the good stuff.-- (04/11/2005)
The premier book for new and seasoned astronomers alike.--McCook Daily Gazette (12/11/2013)
One of the top stargazing guides in the English language, gives novices just the right information to feed their curiosity.--Canadian Living (12/01/2002)
An accessible reference for all amateur astronomers ... Packed with practical information.--Astronomy Magazine
Easily the best in its field. ... Highly recommended for all libraries.-- (04/01/1999)
One of the best all-around general astronomy books .... The text is simple to understand and has just enough of a 'gee-whiz' tone. ... [It will also] provide good cloudy night reading and encourage exploration.--Air and Space
Absolutely the best book for beginners.--Library Journal (05/01/2003)
I've been reading astronomy guides since Jimmy Carter was in office, and I believe I've found the best beginners book ever. That's a strong claim, but NightWatch by Terrence Dickinson is nothing short of awesome.-- (05/14/2005)

Terence Dickinson is a prolific science writer specializing in astronomy. More than one million copies of his previous books are in print in three languages. He is the recipient of many national and international science awards including the New York Academy of Sciences Book of the Year Award and the Royal Canadian Institute's Sandford Fleming Medal. He resides in a village just north of Kingston, Ontario.