A walk through the heavens
Subtitle: a guide to stars and constellations and their legends
By: Milton D. Heifetz/Wil Tirion.
Contributors: Tirion, Wil.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Cambridge, U.K; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 79
Subjects: Stars -- Observers' manuals.; Constellations -- Observers' manuals.
Genres: Observers' manuals.
Description: "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."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes index.