Ancient observations and folklore provide the basis for an exploration of astronomical nomenclature

An introduction to astronomy focuses on the brightest stars and constellations, explaining how to locate them and photograph them and indicating the best times for observation

Presents what is known today and past beliefs about the Big Dipper, or Ursa Major, and gives added information on the North Star, or Polaris

Ancient observations and folklore provide the basis for an exploration of astronomical nomenclature

Easy-reference, nontechnical star charts help youngsters to spot more than forty constellations and eighty individual stars in the evening sky, season by season, and note what special characteristics to look for in each

Gathers illustrations of the heavens and discusses the historical concepts and mythology of the constellations, including color photographs of the Sala del Mappamondo in the Villa Farnese in Capraola, Italy

A guide to identifying constellations includes an explanation of the mythology surrounding them and a description of its most notable stars

Product Description: Our Miniature Editions TM collection continues to grow! Since 1989, when our first minis appeared, Running Press has offered an astonishing range of subjects, sure to find a place in any booklover's library! Visit the golf course for nine holes, head to the kitchen with the Silver Palate chefs, travel to the heavens above, or rediscover the wonders of nature in your own backyard...read more

Product Description: Book by Gilheany, Sheila, Fitgerald, Brian

Provides descriptions and star tables for eighty-eight constellations, explains how to locate each constellation, and includes the mythology and celestial symbolism for each constellation (view table of contents)

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Explains stars and constellations, and gives star charts for finding different constellations, plus a viewer for finding stars at different times of the year

Fun exercises, step-by-step activities, and clear astronomical charts teach children how to locate the most prominent constellations and explore galaxies and other celestial objects on trips or in their own backyard. Original. (view table of contents)

Product Description: the nightly appearance of the stars their arrangement in the sky their regular risings and settings through the course of the year have been a source of

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Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation (view table of contents)

Colorful paintings with shining foil stars and easily understood star charts of both hemispheres recreate the sky's constellations, in a poetic exploration of the legends behind these imaginary animals in the sky. BOMC.

Explains basic facts about the Big Dipper, including which stars make up the constellation, how its position changes in the sky, and how it points to the North Star

An introduction to astronomy focuses on the brightest stars and constellations, explaining how to locate them and photograph them and indicating the best times for observation

Describes twenty of the most prominent constellations, explains how to locate them, and provides instructions for related activities

Presents a guide to the major constellations. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Tour the heavens--as they would appear in every season of the year! The starry skies open up to you with the aid of one of the world's top astronomy writers; detailed drawn plans of the solar system in winter, spring, summer, and fall; and awe-inspiring photographs...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Describes how people have seen patterns in the stars, and recounts some of the ancient Greek stories about the constellations, including the myths of the Great and Little Bears, Cygnus, Pegasus, Leo, the Corona Borealis, and Orion.

What star is that? Where is the Southern Cross? Who was Orion? Answering these questions and many more, this book will become an essential traveling companion for amateur astronomers heading abroad. Its unique simplified maps make it easy to find the constellations in the southern hemisphere skies, and the stars within them. Clear instructions guide the user on how to gauge sizes and distances, and move easily between constellations. This new edition has been updated with additional mythology information, and a list of the planet positions up to 2016. Of value to all ages, this book introduces the patterns of the starry skies in a memorable way. No equipment is needed to use this practical guide: apart from normal sight and clear skies. Beautifully illustrated, this is an ideal introduction to unfamiliar stars that will have astronomers of all levels gazing at the skies with ease.