The Starlore Handbook: An Essential Guide to the Night Sky - Couverture souple

Cornelius, Geoffrey

 
9780811816045: The Starlore Handbook: An Essential Guide to the Night Sky
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ISBN 10 : 0811816044 ISBN 13 : 9780811816045
Editeur : Chronicle Books, 1997

Synopsis

A dream come true for stargazers and all who have stood in awe of the night sky, The Star Lore Handbook is a complete, fully illustrated guide to identifying the eighty-eight recognized constellations and the principal stars that comprise them. Deftly weaving together astronomy, myth, and symbolism, author Geoffrey Cornelius tours the rich heritage of the stars and planets -- from meteors and orbits to astrology, moon worship, and astral tales of love and tragedy. Including a quick-reference table that lets beginners spot major constellations right away, this unique companion introduces not only modern scientific knowledge, but also the beliefs and folklore of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, China, medieval and Renaissance Europe, and Central and Native America. Wonderfully illustrated with specially commissioned maps and artwork, color photographs, and line drawings, this is an ideal guide to the timeless celestial marvels.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A dream come true for stargazers and all who have stood in awe of the night sky, The Star Lore Handbook is a complete, fully illustrated guide to identifying the eighty-eight recognized constellations and the principal stars that comprise them. Deftly weaving together astronomy, myth, and symbolism, author Geoffrey Cornelius tours the rich heritage of the stars and planets -- from meteors and orbits to astrology, moon worship, and astral tales of love and tragedy. Including a quick-reference table that lets beginners spot major constellations right away, this unique companion introduces not only modern scientific knowledge, but also the beliefs and folklore of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, China, medieval and Renaissance Europe, and Central and Native America. Wonderfully illustrated with specially commissioned maps and artwork, color photographs, and line drawings, this is an ideal guide to the timeless celestial marvels.

Revue de presse

The Starlore Handbook: An Essential Guide to the Night Sky not only tells how to find various major and minor constellations, but also how to draw the starlines that outline their mythic representations. Included are ancient stories that helps make the sky so wondrous and meaningful. Everyone who camps needs a book like this. The Chicago Tribune

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Éditeur
Chronicle Books
Date d'édition
1997
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0811816044
ISBN 13 
9780811816045
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
Andreas Meier
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9781857328998: The Starlore Handbook

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  185732899X ISBN 13 :  9781857328998
Editeur : Mitchell Beazley, 1997
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