A Walk through the Heavens: A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends

Milton D. Heifetz (Boston College, Massachusetts),Wil Tirion

Format
Electronic book text
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Country
United Kingdom
Published
5 July 2015
ISBN
9780511584374

A Walk through the Heavens: A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends

Milton D. Heifetz (Boston College, Massachusetts),Wil Tirion

What star is that? Where is the Great Bear? A Walk through the Heavens is a beautiful and easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the northern hemisphere. By following the unique simplified maps, readers will be able to easily find and identify the constellations and the stars within them. Ancient myths and legends of the sky are retold, adding to the mystery of the stars. Written for the complete beginner, this practical guide introduces the patterns of the starry skies in a memorable way. No equipment is needed, apart from normal sight and clear skies.

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