A Walk Through the Heavens

A Walk Through the Heavens A Guide to Stars and Constellations and Their Legends

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Publisher's Synopsis

A Walk through the Heavens is a guide to the pathways of the sky. It contains unique, simplified maps of the constellations and instructions on how to measure their sizes and the separations between them. Using this information you can find the constellations very easily and take a mind's eye journey from one constellation to its neighbours. The ancient myths and legends surrounding the constellations are retold, enriching our understanding of how historical peoples saw the awe-inspiring spectacle of a sky sprinkled with stars. Magically illustrated by Wil Tirion, this book does not assume that the reader has binoculars, and is ideal to inspire the young astronomer just starting out on a journey across the starlit skies.

Book information

ISBN: 9780521469807
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 523.8
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 72
Weight: 218g
Height: 246mm
Width: 189mm
Spine width: 6mm