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.

ISBN	0521544157	Volumes	1
ISBN13	9780521544153 (What's this?)	Weight (grammes)	294
Publisher	Cambridge University Press	Published in	Cambridge
Imprint	Cambridge University Press	Series title	Walk Through the Heavens
Format	Paperback	Previous ISBN	9780521625135
Publication date	12 Feb 2004	Height (mm)	247
Library of Congress	QB63 .H374 2004	Width (mm)	188
DEWEY	523.8	Spine width (mm)	9
DEWEY edition	DC21	Academic level	General
Pages	96

	Acknowledgements
	Introduction
Pt. 1	Measuring distances in the sky	3
	Distances to the stars	5
	The brightness of stars	5
	The Milky Way	6
	Life in the heavens	8
	Instructions for use of the atlas	8
	Four seasonal star maps	10
Pt. 2	A walk through the heavens	15
	Starting from the Big Dipper	17
	To locate Polaris in the Little Dipper	17
	To locate Cassiopeia	17
	To locate Cepheus	19
	To locate the Northern Cross (Cygnus)	21
	To locate Vega in Lyra	21
	To locate Draco	23
	To locate Arcturus in Bootes	25
	To locate Cor Caroli in Cances Venatici	25
	To locate Corona Borealis	25
	To locate Hercules	27
	To locate Perseus and Andromeda	29
	To locate Pegasus	29
	To locate Hamal in Aries, Diphda in Cetus and Formalhaut in Piscis Austrinus	33
	To locate Spica in Virgo	35
	To locate Corvus	35
	To locate Hydra, the Water Snake	35
	To locate Leo	37
	To locate Cancer	37
	General summary of pathways	38
	More...

'You don't need a telescope to learn where the constellations are - this book tells you exactly how to find them simply by looking at the sky. It's a useful skill to acquire: you can impress your friends when you stumble out of the pub by pointing out what's where in the night sky. The legends are fascinating too. This is a good book for someone who hasn't made their mind up about investing in a telescope.' The Times 'The third edition of this well-known book is most welcome ... Wil Tirion's illustrations are a real delight ... I cannot fault its value and appeal, and would recommend it to any newcomer to the night sky' Popular Astronomy

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A Guide to Stars and Constellations and Their Legends

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