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Written in the stars : constellations, facts and folklore / Alison Davies ; illustrations by Jesús Sotés Vicente

Author
Davies, Alison
Additional Titles
Constellations, facts and folklore
Published
London : Quadrille, 2018.
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Contents
Intro; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Ursa Major; Zodiac; Perseus; Hercules; Orion; Heavenly Waters; Johann Bayer; Lacaille; Monthly Guide to Best Time to See Constellations; Gods, Goddesses, Nymphs, Nobles and Divine Heroes and Heroines; Bibliography.
Summary
Ever looked up and longed to know more about the constellations that inhabit the night sky? This is the perfect guide to discovering the stars and their stories. Written in the Stars leads you through the heavens above as you discover the scientific facts, legends and myths that surround the 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Uncover the patterns in the stars through the richly illustrated pages of this charming book, which brings each of the constellations to life. Discover the secret to why crows are as black as coal, which goddess weaves coloured clouds, who cut their hair to protect their husband, and which is the smallest star in the sky. Visually stunning, with metallic ink throughout, Written in the Stars captures the beauty of our twinkling night sky and is the perfect gift for novice stargazers and armchair astronomers alike.
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9781787133167 (electronic bk.)
1787133168 (electronic bk.)
1787131769
9781787131767
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