A Walk Through the Heavens

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

Fourth edition

Paperback (16 Feb 2017)

Not available for sale

Includes delivery to the United States

Out of stock

This service is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Publisher's Synopsis

What is that star called? Where is the Great Bear? A Walk through the Heavens is a beautiful guide to the pathways in the night sky, and which answers these questions and more. Written for complete beginners, this book introduces the reader to the patterns of the northern hemisphere's sky in a clear and memorable way. Its simplified maps and clear instructions make it easy to find the main constellations and identify the bright stars within them. This fourth edition adds color and a map of the Moon to its successful formula. Ancient myths and legends of the sky, some thousands of years old, are retold to add to the wonder and mystery of the stars. No equipment is needed to use this practical guide, just the naked eye and clear dark skies above - simply look up, relax and enjoy this journey across the sky.

Book information

ISBN: 9781316645512
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
Edition: Fourth edition
DEWEY: 523.8
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: ix, 97
Weight: 328g
Height: 237mm
Width: 171mm
Spine width: 7mm