Excerpt from Easy Star Lessons
The maps are arranged in sets of four, shewing what stars can be seen towards the north, towards the south, towards the east, and towards the west, at a certain convenient hour during every night in the year. This hour varies, night by night. On January Ist, the hour at which the stars shown in the first four maps can be seen in the position shown, will be a quarter past nine in the evening; on January 2, about eleven minutes past nine; on January 3, about seven minutes past nine, and so on, earlier and earlier each night; on January 5, at nine; January 8, at a quarter to nine; January 12, half-past eight; January 16, a quarter past eight; January 20, eight o'clock January 23, a quarter to eight; January 27, half past seven; and January 31, a quarter past seven and so forth.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an accessible introduction to the constellations of the night sky, written with the beginner in mind. The author guides the reader through a series of star charts, arranged according to the seasons and visible from most locations in the northern hemisphere. With charming period illustrations, the author brings to life the stories and myths behind 58 constellations, including the familiar Great Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, as well as lesser-known constellations such as the Giraffe and the Fox. Whether read cover-to-cover or used as a handy reference, this book is a delightful companion for anyone who wants to learn more about the night sky. The author's enthusiasm and knowledge shine through, making this book an ideal choice for those who want to expand their knowledge of the cosmos. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334030536_0
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