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Terence Dickinson

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.

Books by Terence Dickinson

The Universe and Beyond

by (author) Terence Dickinson & Susan Dickinson

NightWatch

A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe

by (author) Terence Dickinson & Ken Hewitt-White
foreword by Richard Tresch Fienberg

Exploring the Sky by Day

The Equinox Guide to Weather and the Atmosphere

by (author) Terence Dickinson
illustrated by John Bianchi

The Hubble Space Telescope

Our Eye on the Universe

by (author) Terence Dickinson & Tracy C. Read

Astronomy 2019

edited by Terence Dickinson

Hubble's Universe

Greatest Discoveries and Latest Images

by (author) Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2018

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2017

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Prize-winning Images by Top Astrophotographers

foreword by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2016

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2015

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2014

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2013

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2012

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2011

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2010

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomie 2010

edited by Terence Dickinson

The Backyard Astronomer's Guide

by (author) Terence Dickinson & Alan Dyer

Astronomy 2009

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomie 2009

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2008

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2007

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomie 2007

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2006

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomie 2006

edited by Terence Dickinson

Summer Stargazing

A Practical Guide for Recreational Astronomers

by (author) Terence Dickinson

The Universe and Beyond

by (author) Terence Dickinson & Susan Dickinson

Astronomy 2005

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomie 2005

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2004

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomie 2004

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2003

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomie 2003

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomie 2002

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomy 2002

edited by Terence Dickinson

Astronomie 2001

edited by Terence Dickinson

Splendors of the Universe

A Practical Gudie to Photographing the Night Sky

by (author) Terence Dickinson & Jack Newton

Other Worlds

A Beginners Guide to Planets and Moons

by (author) Terence Dickinson

Extraterrestrials

A Field Guide for Earthlings

by (author) Terence Dickinson
illustrated by Adolf Schaller

From the Big Bang to Planet X

The 50 Most-Asked Questions about the Universe ... And Their Answers

by (author) Terence Dickinson

Exploring the Sky by Day

The Equinox Guide to Weather and the Atmosphere

by (author) Terence Dickinson
illustrated by John Bianchi

Exploring the Night Sky

The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners

by (author) Terence Dickinson
illustrated by John Bianchi