Astronomy 2004
- Publisher
- Firefly Books
- Initial publish date
- May 2003
- Category
- Astronomy, Plants & Animals
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Calendar
- ISBN
- 9781552971680
- Publish Date
- May 2003
- List Price
- $12.99
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
The serene beauty of our home plant Earth, floating in the blackness of deep space. The twirling spiral arms of a remote galaxy glittering from the combined light of 50 billion stars. The glowing curtains of the majestic northern lights. Captured by the cameras of both amateur and research astronomers, and by the Hubble Space Telescope, these impressive wonders of the universe are presented in Astronomy 2004 in brilliant high-resolution color. This 12-image collection was compiled by stargazing authority Terence Dickinson, author of NightWatch, who brings a wealth of practical experience to the calendar's daily diary of predicted celestial events, ranging from meteor showers to eclipses.
About the author
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.
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