Walk through the heavens
a guide to stars and constellations and their legends
Edición de la obra A walk through the heavens
| Autor | Milton D. Heifetz |
|---|---|
| Editorial | Cambridge University Press |
| Fecha de publicación | 1996 |
| Lugar | Cambridge [England], New York, NY, USA |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 72 |
| ISBN-10 | 0521469805 |
| OCLC | 33079690 |
| LCCN | 95020551 |
| Número de Cutter | H465w |
What star is that? Where is the Great Bear? A Walk through the Heavens is a beautiful guide to pathways in the night sky which answers these questions. Its unique simplified maps make it easy to find by eye the constellations and the stars within them. 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.