DICKINSON, Terence

DICKINSON, Terence. Canadian, b. 1943. Genres: Children's non-fiction, Young adult non-fiction, Astronomy. Career: Science writer, 1976-. Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Toronto, Ontario, technician, 1964-1967; McLaughlin Planetarium, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, scientific assistant, 19671970; Stasenburgh Planetarium, Rochester, NY, assistant director, 19701973; editor, Astronomy, 1973-1975; Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, editor of publications, 1975-1976; Whig-Standard, Kingston, Ontario, astronomy columnist, 1976-1982; St. Lawrence College, Kingston, Ontario, part-time teaching master, 1977-. Astronomy commentator for Quirks and Quarks, CBC Radio, 1978-1994, and Discovery Channel, 1994-. Consultant to museums, science centers, educational institutions, and Hollywood science fiction films. Ghost writer of many of the astronomy and space questions for the Trivial Pursuit board game. Frequent speaker at professional societies, universities and colleges, and astronomy conventions throughout North America. Regular interview guest on Canadian radio and television. Publications: CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION: Exploring the Night Sky: The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners, 1987; Exploring the Sky by Day: The Equinox Guide to Weather and the Atmosphere, 1988; From the Big Bang to Planet X: The Fifty Most-asked Questions about the Universe-and Their Answers, 1993; (with A. Schaller) Extraterrestrials: A Field Guide for Earthlings, 1994; Other Worlds: A Beginner's Guide to Planets and Moons, 1995. ADULT NONFICTION: Exploring the Moon and the Solar System, 1971; (with S. Brown) Sky Guide, 1977; (with G. Chaple and V. Costanzo) The Edmund Mag 6 Star Atlas, 1982; Nightwatch: An Equinox Guide to Viewing the Universe, 1983, rev ed, 1995; Halley's Comet: Mysterious Visitor from Outer Space, 1985; The Universe and Beyond, 1986, rev ed, 1995; (with A. Dyer) Backyard Astronomer's Guide, 1991, rev ed, 1995; Summer Stargazing: A Practical Guide for Recreational Astronomers for Use Anywhere in North America through 2010, 1996; (with J. Newton) Splendors of the Universe: A Practical Guide to Photographing the Night Sky, 1997. Contributor to magazines and newspapers. Address: PO Box 10, Yarker, ON, Canada K0K 3N0.