--- product_id: 79256821 title: "Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe" price: "SAR 354" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/79256821-nightwatch-a-practical-guide-to-viewing-the-universe store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe **Price:** SAR 354 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe - **How much does it cost?** SAR 354 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/79256821-nightwatch-a-practical-guide-to-viewing-the-universe) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astronomers everywhere. Each new edition has outsold the previous one because of thorough revisions and additional new material. Night Watch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions in every chapter, including: - The famous charts, ideal for stargazers using a small telescope or binoculars - A complete update of the equipment section, including computerized telescopes - An enlarged photography section, including how-to instructions for using the new generation of digital cameras for astronomical photography, both with and without a telescope - The tables of future solar and lunar eclipses, planetary conjunctions and planet locations, updated through 2018. This edition includes for the first time star charts for use in the southern hemisphere. There are also dozens of new photographs throughout the book that show the latest thrilling discoveries made by current space observatories and probes. Review: A must buy for Amateur Astronomers - I bought it on recommendation from various astronomy websites and the book lives up to its reputation. I have completed the 1st 4 chapters to confidently say that it was the right decision to start the journey. Book begins with fascination of the night sky, continues to explain the scale of our solar system, galaxy & finally the entire visible universe of now. The explanation of the scale give a good foundation to begin to grasp the scope & scale of the stars while looking at the then in the night sky either it be naked eye, binoculars or with telescope. Next comes the guide on how to identify the Star with maps. Didn't get to see anything till now due to cloudy sky locally but, am confident that I will know where and how to look for them. 5 Star for the book. Review: Best book for understanding the night sky - This book has tremendously helped in my astronomy career.The book explains thoroughly even the craters on the moon,start chart, how to spot ursa major, how to use the night sky as time measurement & seasons, how to buy telescopes and so on. Besides, its paper quality is excellent. Highly recommended for amateur astronomers & astrophile. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #528,633 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #524 in Astronomy & Astrophysics #996 in Astronomy (Books) #23,920 in Crafts, Hobbies & Home | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,663 Reviews | ## Images ![Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MDXNznzFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must buy for Amateur Astronomers *by U***. on 10 July 2022* I bought it on recommendation from various astronomy websites and the book lives up to its reputation. I have completed the 1st 4 chapters to confidently say that it was the right decision to start the journey. Book begins with fascination of the night sky, continues to explain the scale of our solar system, galaxy & finally the entire visible universe of now. The explanation of the scale give a good foundation to begin to grasp the scope & scale of the stars while looking at the then in the night sky either it be naked eye, binoculars or with telescope. Next comes the guide on how to identify the Star with maps. Didn't get to see anything till now due to cloudy sky locally but, am confident that I will know where and how to look for them. 5 Star for the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best book for understanding the night sky *by A***I on 14 November 2020* This book has tremendously helped in my astronomy career.The book explains thoroughly even the craters on the moon,start chart, how to spot ursa major, how to use the night sky as time measurement & seasons, how to buy telescopes and so on. Besides, its paper quality is excellent. Highly recommended for amateur astronomers & astrophile. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***Y on 5 February 2021* Got this @1975/- Regarding this purchase guys belive me it's the best book for those who really want to know astronomy or astrophotography. Superb purchase.5stars given.Thanks ## Frequently Bought Together - NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe - The Backyard Astronomer's Guide - Turn Left At Orion: Hundreds of Night Sky Objects to See in a Home Telescope - and How to Find Them --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/79256821-nightwatch-a-practical-guide-to-viewing-the-universe](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/79256821-nightwatch-a-practical-guide-to-viewing-the-universe) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-07-29*