Constellations : A Field Guide To The Night Sky

Sparrow, Giles

ISBN 10: 1623650887 / ISBN 13: 9781623650889

Published by Quercus, 2013

About this Item

320pp. Oblong hardback with glossy illustrated boards, DJ VG, index, glossary, a guide to the night sky that focuses on 88 distinctive patterns, revealing their often intriguing stories of their origins, mythology, and present-day significance,

Seller Inventory # w220631522

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Constellations : A Field Guide To The Night Sky
• Publisher: Quercus
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1623650887
• ISBN 13: 9781623650889
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science
  • History
  • Astronomy

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Synopsis

Constellations is a guide to the night sky that focuses on these 88 distinctive patterns, revealing their often intriguing storiesâ??their origins, mythology, present-day significance, and the multitude of wondrous objects they contain. Complete with over 300 of the best astronomical images ever captured, a comprehensive introduction to the stars and other celestial phenomena, and a series of newly commissioned, state-of-the-art maps showing the stars that are visible from populated latitudes in both hemispheres throughout the year, this magnificent guide has all you need to know to become an expert stargazer.

Step outside on a clear night, and the number of stars in the night sky can be overwhelming. Take a pair of binoculars or a small telescope with you, and a celestial vista of star clusters and clouds, knots of gas and dust, nearby planets and distant galaxies is revealed. Since ancient times, stargazers have made sense of the night sky by grouping its stars into constellationsâ??star patterns that often have symbolic or mythological meanings.

About the Author

Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College, London, and Science Communication at Imperial College, before embarking on a career in publishing. He has acted as author, consultant and contributor on numerous bestselling astronomy and popular science books, including Cosmos, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe for Quercus.