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A Walk Through the Heavens
What star is that? Where is the Great Bear? A Walk through the Heavens is a beautiful and easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the northern hemisphere. By following the unique simplified maps, readers will be able to easily find and identify the constellations and the stars within them. Ancient myths and legends of the sky are retold, adding to the mystery of the stars. Written for the complete beginner, this practical guide introduces the patterns of the starry skies in a memorable way. No equipment is needed, apart from normal sight and clear skies.
Introduction
1. Measuring distances in the sky
2. A walk through the heavens
3. Legends of the heavens
4. There's more to see!
Constellations index
| Pm Supplier | CUP/ Cambridge University Press |
|---|---|
| Pm Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Pm Isbn 10 | 0521469805 |
| Pm Isbn 13 | 9780521469807 |
| Pm Publication Date | 1996-12-31 |
| Pm Width | 190 |
| Pm Height | 246 |
| Pm Author | Heifetz, Milton D, Tirion, Wil |
| Pm Longness | 0 |
- A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends
- Key Info: 50 b/w illustrations
- Author: Heifetz, Milton D, Tirion, Wil
- Page Count: 96
- Publication Date: 1996-12-31
A Walk Through the Heavens
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SKU: 50894
By CUP/ Cambridge University Press
- A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends
- Key Info: 50 b/w illustrations
- Author: Heifetz, Milton D, Tirion, Wil
- Page Count: 96
- Publication Date: 1996-12-31
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