Publisher's Synopsis
The twelve constellations that make up the Zodiac have been touch points for stargazers for thousands of years. Visible from nearly everywhere on earth, they contain some of the brightest stars in the sky - so bright in fact that they're visible even through the fluorescent haze of a central London night. The myths and stories pinned to these stars were the foundation for astronomical understanding long before the development of the scientific method. Astronomy has now provided the answers that were sought for most of human history, and it is up to us to revive the storytelling tradition of the past to engage with them. The Real Zodiac is an entertaining guide to reacquainting ourselves with the night sky - seeking out and understanding the real constellations that inspired our star signs. Drawing from both the old tales our ancestors told about the stars and the science of their true nature, this book tells the wonderful true story of our relationship with the cosmos.
