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Constellations

Govert Schilling
Constellations Book PDF

Author : Govert Schilling
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780316483896

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Perfect for stargazers and armchair astronomers of all ages, CONSTELLATIONS is a beautifully illustrated, fascinatingguide to all 88 constellations, including an illustrated star map for each. In CONSTELLATIONS, award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling takes us on an unprecedented visual tour of all 88 constellations in our night sky. Much more than just a stargazer's guide, CONSTELLATIONS is complete history of astronomy as told by Schilling through the lens of each constellation. The book is organized alphabetically by constellation. Profiles of each constellation include basic information such as size, visibility, and number of stars, as well as information on the discovery and naming of the constellation and associated lore. Beyond details about the constellation itself is information about every astronomical event that took place or discovery made in the vicinity of the constellation. In the constellation of Cygnus (the Swan) we encounter the location of the first confirmed black hole. A stop at Gemini (the Twins) is a chance to say hello to the dwarf planet Pluto, and in Orion (the hunter) we find the location of the first identified gamma-ray burst. Stunning star maps throughout the book by acclaimed star mapmaker Wil Tirion show us the exact location of every constellation, the details of its structure, as well as its surrounding astronomical neighbors.

Find the Constellations

H.A. Rey
Find the Constellations Book PDF

Author : H.A. Rey
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780547342573

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Find the Constellations by H.A. Rey Pdf

A classic for all ages—the “wonderful” guide to the night sky by the creator of Curious George (Horn Book). Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page. New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet. There's also a brand-new online resource that allows readers to track the positions of the planets in the night sky till the year 2100. “An excellent introduction to the heavens, to satisfy and stimulate a child’s interest…a very useful book.”—Kirkus Reviews “Persuades the reader that astronomy is not only easy—it’s fun.”—The New York Times “Excellent.”—Saturday Review

The Book of Constellations

Robin Kerrod
The Book of Constellations Book PDF

Author : Robin Kerrod
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Constellations
ISBN : 1875169946

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This fascinating narrative recounts the history of astronomy and, with more than 100 full-color illustrations, it shows readers how to find the planets and constellations in the night sky. In ancient times, people thought that the Sun, Moon, and stars were gods. They recorded their movements and imagined that the stars made pictures in the sky. The Greeks and the Romans related these "pictures" of animals and men--or constellations--to their legends. They also identified planets and named them for their gods--Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter. Their observations marked the first step in the development of astronomy, which today is a sophisticated science. Modern astronomers have followed the tradition of naming heavenly bodies after ancient gods. For instance, the solar system's outer planets weren't identified until after the telescope's invention, but with their discoveries they were named after Uranus, a Greek god of the sky . . . Neptune, the Roman god of the sea . . . and Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld. The author recounts the legends connected with many constellations, including Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Orion, and others. This beautifully illustrated book helps readers navigate their way around the night sky as they learn the significance of heavenly bodies' names. Color photos and illustrations throughout.

Constellations of the Night Sky

Bruce LaFontaine
Constellations of the Night Sky Book PDF

Author : Bruce LaFontaine
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486426483

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Constellations of the Night Sky by Bruce LaFontaine Pdf

Large, double-page illustrations introduce stargazers of all ages to 22 major constellations, among them Aquarius, the water bearer; Orion, the hunter; Gemini, the twins; as well as Canis Major, Taurus, and Leo. Accompanying text relates mythological story behind each constellation's name and identifies its principal stars.

Photo-guide to the Constellations

C. R. Kitchin
Photo guide to the Constellations Book PDF

Author : C. R. Kitchin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447106111

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Photo-guide to the Constellations by C. R. Kitchin Pdf

"l hope that people all around the world never forget what a wonderful thing it is to lie on your back and look up at the stars" Pete Seeger What is the fascination that constellations hold for people? There are probably as many different answers to that question as there are people. For many, though, the constella tions are the stepping-off point into the fabulous, mind-bending discoveries and concepts of modern astronomy. For others it is their long and intriguing history that beckons. For some people the constellations provide the means for navigation and orientation over the surface of the Earth, and of course there are the millions who place some faith in horo scopes. But for most people the patterns in the sky are a beautiful part of their environ ment to be treasured alongside the forests, fields and rivers that make life worth living. However just as we are losing our green environment to pollution, so we are losing our sky. The glow from cities across the world swamps the stars in the night sky. Astronomers have had to retreat to remote mountain tops to escape that light pollution. The rest of us must make do with what is available. From the centre of a city, or any other brightly lit area, probably no stars at all will be visible even on the clearest of nights. From the suburbs, the brighter stars should normally be seen.

Where Are the Constellations?

Stephanie Sabol,Who HQ
Where Are the Constellations Book PDF

Author : Stephanie Sabol,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593223741

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Where Are the Constellations? by Stephanie Sabol,Who HQ Pdf

Calling all stargazers, this addition to the New York Times bestselling series is sure to be the perfect book for you! From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and features a fold-out map! Ancient people from many different cultures--Greek, Roman, Mezo-American, Arab--all looked up and imagined pictures in the sky by "drawing" a line from one star to another, like a connect-the-dots puzzle. These star pictures--constellations--represented myths and legends from the various cultures that still fascinate us today. Author of the tremendously popular Where Is Our Solar System? Stephanie Sabol relates many of the most popular constellation stories and explains what stars actually are: how they formed, why they die, and how they're grouped into constellation families.

Ptolemy's Almagest

Ptolemy
Ptolemy s Almagest Book PDF

Author : Ptolemy
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1998-11-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691002606

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Ptolemy's Almagest by Ptolemy Pdf

Ptolemy's Almagest is one of the most influential scientific works in history. A masterpiece of technical exposition, it was the basic textbook of astronomy for more than a thousand years, and still is the main source for our knowledge of ancient astronomy. This translation, based on the standard Greek text of Heiberg, makes the work accessible to English readers in an intelligible and reliable form. It contains numerous corrections derived from medieval Arabic translations and extensive footnotes that take account of the great progress in understanding the work made in this century, due to the discovery of Babylonian records and other researches. It is designed to stand by itself as an interpretation of the original, but it will also be useful as an aid to reading the Greek text.

Summer Constellations

Alisha Sevigny
Summer Constellations Book PDF

Author : Alisha Sevigny
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781525300127

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Summer Constellations by Alisha Sevigny Pdf

Summer romance meets a passion for the environment in this timeless young adult novel. When Julia’s mother announces that she might be selling the family’s campground to a real estate developer, Julia is crushed. How could she stand to leave her childhood home? Then Julia finds an unlikely ally — the developer’s son, Nick — who wants to help her family raise the money they need to keep the campground running. Can Julia trust him to conspire against his own father? And could she ever trust him with her heart? This tender story reminds readers of summer’s possibilities … and how sometimes love is written in the stars.

Stories of the Constellations

Kieron Connolly
Stories of the Constellations Book PDF

Author : Kieron Connolly
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781782741978

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Stories of the Constellations by Kieron Connolly Pdf

The stories behind the 12 star signs (such as the Gemini twins, the Taurus bull), along with more than 25 other characters from mythology who also have a place in the heavens, such as Perseus carrying Medusa’s head of snakes, three-headed dog Cerberus and hero Hercules fighting the dragon Draco.

The Constellations

James Boylan
The Constellations Book PDF

Author : James Boylan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0747521190

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In Centralia, Pennsylvania, smoking and aflame since 1962, because of its inextinguishable underground mine fire, an unlikely group of local citizens embark on a bizarre odyssey which involves a tattoo parlour, a sculpted human brain, a decaying dog and a cement mixer.

Stories in the Stars

Susanna Hislop
Stories in the Stars Book PDF

Author : Susanna Hislop
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780698197909

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A beautifully illustrated Penguin Hardcover that invites readers to travel the night sky and discover the universe of stories in the stars To those who can decipher it, the night sky is alive with gods and goddesses, animals and mythical creatures—an endless carnival played out in shining constellations. Amidst this jet-black canvas pricked with white dots, a hunter leaps in pursuit with his dogs at his heels, a sea monster threatens a maiden in distress, and a pair of twins lives forever. In Stories in the Stars, writer and stargazer Susanna Hislop and international artist Hannah Waldron present an imaginative journey through the heavens. Leaping between centuries, cultures, and traditions, they explore each of the night sky’s eighty-eight constellations through gorgeous illustrations and vivid descriptions that will linger in readers’ minds long after they’ve closed the book and stepped outside on a starry night.

Goodnight, Constellations

Running Press
Goodnight Constellations Book PDF

Author : Running Press
Publisher : Running Press Kids
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780762494620

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Goodnight, Constellations by Running Press Pdf

Explore the stars and well-known constellations with your baby or toddler in this delightfully illustrated star-filled board book. Introduce your little stargazers to the wonders of the cosmos with this charming and whimsical constellations board book. From Ursa Major and Leo to Cassiopeia and Taurus, little ones will soon be able to pick out some magical animals and people in the night sky. Each spread includes a delightfully illustrated picture of a constellation, complete with its major stars and the constellation's name in both English and Latin. The perfect addition to bedtime books along with a healthy dose of inspiration for the littlest stargazers.

Night Sky

Jonathan Poppele
Night Sky Book PDF

Author : Jonathan Poppele
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781591936145

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Night Sky by Jonathan Poppele Pdf

Stargazing is among the most peaceful and inspiring outdoor activities. Night Sky, the award-winning book by Jonathan Poppele, makes it more fun than ever! Take a simple approach to finding 62 constellations by focusing on one constellation at a time, instead of attempting to study dizzying charts. Start with the easy-to-find constellations during each season and work toward the more difficult ones. Better yet, you'll learn how to locate any constellation in relation to the Big Dipper, the North Star and the top of the sky. With two ways to locate each constellation, you'll know where in the sky to look and what to look for! Along the way, you'll be introduced to mythology, facts and tidbits, as well as details about the planets, solar system and more! As an added bonus, the book comes with a red-light flashlight for night reading.

The Lost Constellations

John C. Barentine
The Lost Constellations Book PDF

Author : John C. Barentine
Publisher : Springer
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319227955

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The Lost Constellations by John C. Barentine Pdf

Casual stargazers are familiar with many classical figures and asterisms composed of bright stars (e.g., Orion and the Plough), but this book reveals not just the constellations of today but those of yesteryear. The history of the human identification of constellations among the stars is explored through the stories of some influential celestial cartographers whose works determined whether new inventions survived. The history of how the modern set of 88 constellations was defined by the professional astronomy community is recounted, explaining how the constellations described in the book became permanently “extinct.” Dr. Barentine addresses why some figures were tried and discarded, and also directs observers to how those figures can still be picked out on a clear night if one knows where to look. These lost constellations are described in great detail using historical references, enabling observers to rediscover them on their own surveys of the sky. Treatment of the obsolete constellations as extant features of the night sky adds a new dimension to stargazing that merges history with the accessibility and immediacy of the night sky.

The Cambridge Guide to the Constellations

Michael E. Bakich
The Cambridge Guide to the Constellations Book PDF

Author : Michael E. Bakich
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995-06-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521449219

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The Cambridge Guide to the Constellations by Michael E. Bakich Pdf

What figures do the constellations of the night sky represent? What are the properties of the stars that they comprise? And which constellations are 'new', and which have become extinct? This unique reference book gathers together more information on the constellations than any other single work to date. The constellations can be readily compared, and a general view of them developed, using the tables that make up the first part of the book. These tables provide a wealth of information, covering all the essential properties of the constellations. In the second part of the book, each constellation is taken in turn, with a star chart and map illustrating the associated celestial figure and supported by a comprehensive list of essential properties. This highly illustrated volume provides the most complete reference to date, covering all factual aspects of the constellations for astronomers, both amateur and professional, educators and science writers.The author: Michael Bakich is currently the Planetarium Director for Kansas City Museum. He is an experienced writer and regularly writes columns for newspapers and the astronomy magazine Sky and Telescope.