The Stars And Their Legends
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The Stars And Their Legends
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Author : Roy Worvill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973-01-01
The Stars And Their Legends written by Roy Worvill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973-01-01 with Constellations categories.
A Walk Through The Heavens
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Author : Milton D. Heifetz
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2004-02-12
A Walk Through The Heavens written by Milton D. Heifetz and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02-12 with Nature categories.
Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends.
Star Lore
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Author : William Tyler Olcott
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2004-01-01
Star Lore written by William Tyler Olcott and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Science categories.
Captivating retellings of the origins and histories of ancient star groups include Pegasus, Ursa Major, Pleiades, signs of the zodiac, and other constellations. "Classic." -- "Sky & Telescope." 58 illustrations.
A Walk Through The Heavens
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Author : Milton D. Heifetz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
A Walk Through The Heavens written by Milton D. Heifetz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
Stories Of The Constellations
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Author : Kieron Connolly
language : en
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
Release Date : 2014-09-01
Stories Of The Constellations written by Kieron Connolly and has been published by Amber Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
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.
Star Lore Of All Ages A Collection Of Myths Legends And Facts Concerning The Constellations Of The Northern Hemisphere
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Author : William Tyler Olcott
language : en
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Release Date : 2013-09
Star Lore Of All Ages A Collection Of Myths Legends And Facts Concerning The Constellations Of The Northern Hemisphere written by William Tyler Olcott and has been published by Theclassics.Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... THE PLEIADES Open those Pleiad eyes, liquid and tender, And let me lose myself among their depths. De Verb. No group of stars known to astronomy has excited such universal attention as the little cluster of faint stars we know as "the Pleiades." In all ages of the world's history they have been admired and critically observed. Great temples have been reared in their honour. Mighty nations have worshipped them, and people far removed from each other have been guided in their agricultural and commercial affairs by the rising and setting of these six close-set stars. Mrs. Martin thus charmingly alludes to them: "The magic of their quivering misty light has always made a strong appeal to men of imagination. Minstrels and poets of the early days sang of their bewitchment and beauty, and many of the great poets from Homer and the author of Job down to Tennyson and the men of our own day have had their fancy livened by them and in one form or another have celebrated their sweetness and mystery and charm." Many have been the metaphors inspired by this famous cluster. They have been compared to a rosette of diamonds, to a swarm of fireflies or bees, and the shining drops of dew. More prosaic minds have regarded these stars as a hen surrounded by her chickens, and some have thought that they represented the seven virgins. "Even with people who do not know them by sight and have not felt the sweet influences of the Pleiades, there is a vague memory of some story about a lost Pleiad that stirs an emotion suggesting something romantic and sad. The Pleiades form in truth a delightful group of twinkling unfathomable stars, singularly fascinating and singularly persistent in their brilliancy."--Mrs. Martin. On the Euphrates the Pleiades and the Hyades...
Legends Of The Stars
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Author : Sir Patrick Moore
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2009-03-06
Legends Of The Stars written by Sir Patrick Moore and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-06 with Science categories.
Have you ever wondered how the constellations got their names? Or wanted to know the stories of the gods and heroes immortalised in the night sky? In Legends of the Stars, Patrick Moore, Britain's best-loved astronomer and presenter of The Sky at Night for over fifty years, re-tells some of the stories behind these star-groups, and explains how to look for them in the heavens. From the great hunter Orion to his nemesis the Scorpion, and from Pegasus the flying horse to Jason's ship the Argo, he guides the reader through the celestial picture book, bringing alive some of greatest tales ever told. In an age when the ancient myths are seldom taught in schools, this is an ideal book for anyone who has ever gazed at the stars and asked themselves how the names of the constellations came about.
A Walk Through The Heavens
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Author : Milton D.; Tirion Wil Heifetz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
A Walk Through The Heavens written by Milton D.; Tirion Wil Heifetz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with categories.
Written In The Stars
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Author : Alison Davies
language : en
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Release Date : 2018-08-09
Written In The Stars written by Alison Davies and has been published by Hardie Grant Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-09 with Nature categories.
Ever looked up and longed to know more about the constellations that inhabit the night sky? This is the perfect guide to discovering the stars and their stories. Written in the Stars leads you through the heavens above as you discover the scientific facts, legends and myths that surround the 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Uncover the patterns in the stars through the richly illustrated pages of this charming book, which brings each of the constellations to life. Discover the secret to why crows are as black as coal, which goddess weaves coloured clouds, who cut their hair to protect their husband, and which is the smallest star in the sky. Visually stunning, with metallic ink throughout, Written in the Stars captures the beauty of our twinkling night sky and is the perfect gift for novice stargazers and armchair astronomers alike.
A Walk Through The Southern Sky
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Author : Milton D. Heifetz
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-08-15
A Walk Through The Southern Sky written by Milton D. Heifetz and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-08-15 with Nature categories.
What star is that? Where is the Southern Cross? Who was Orion? A Walk Through the Southern Sky is a beautiful guide to pathways in the night sky which answers these questions and many more. Its unique simplified maps make it easy to find by eye the constellations and stars within them. Clear instructions guide the user on how to gauge sizes and distances, and how to move easily between constellations. Ancient myths and legends of the sky, thousands of years old, are retold to add to the mystery of the stars. Written with the complete beginner in mind, this book introduces the patterns of the starry skies in a memorable way. No equipment is needed to use this practical guide: apart from normal sight and clear skies. Magically illustrated by Wil Tirion, this is an ideal introduction to launch the young astronomer on a journey across the starlit skies.