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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486435814
ISBN-13
9780486435817
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30212173
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Publication Name
Star Lore : Myths, Legends, and Facts
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Subject
Sky Observation, Astronomy
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Science
Series
Dover Books on Astronomy Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
22.9 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2004-043829
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
398/.362
Table Of Content
Prefatory Note Introduction to Dover Edition Introduction The Origin and History of the Ancient Star Groups Andromeda, The Chained Lady Aquarius, The Water Bearer Piscis Australis, The Southern Fish Aquila, The Eagle Aries, The Ram Auriga, The Charioteer Boötes, The Bear Driver Canes Venatici, The Hunting Dogs Cancer, The Crab Canis Major, The Greater Dog Canis Minor, The Lesser Dog Capricornus, The Sea Goat Cassiopeia, The Lady in the Chair Cepheus, The King Cetus, The Whale Corona Borealis, The Northern Crown Corvus, The Crow Crater, The Cup Cygnus, The Swan or the Northern Cross Delphinus, The Dolphin Draco, The Dragon Eridanus, The River Po Gemini, The Twins Hercules, The Kneeler Hydra, The Water Snake Leo, The Lion Lepus, The Hare Libra, The Scales Lyra, The Lyre Ophiuchus or Serpentarius, The Serpent-Bearer, and Serpens, The Serpent Orion, The Giant Hunter Pegasus, The Flying Horse Perseus, The Champion Pisces, The Fishes Sagittarius, The Archer Scropio, The Scorpion Taurus, The Bull Ursa Major, The Greater Bear Ursa Minor, The Lesser Bear Virgo, The Virgin The Galaxy, or Milky Way The Hyades and Pleiades, The Hyades The Pleiades The Minor Constellations Argo Navis, The Ship Argo Camelopardalis, The Giraffe Columba Noæ, Noah's Dove Coma Berenices, Berenice's Hair Lacerta, The Lizard Leo Minor, The Lesser Lion Lynx, The Lynx Monoceros, The Unicorn Sagitta, The Arrow Sextans, The Sextant Scutum Sobiescanum, Sobieski's Shield Triangulum, The Triangle Vulpecula Cum Ansere, The Fox with the Goose Appendix Index to Constellations
Synopsis
Captivating retellings of the origins and histories of ancient star groups include Pegasus, Ursa Major, Pleiades, signs of the zodiac, and other constellations. "Classic." -- Sky & Telescope. 58 illustrations., Generations have delighted in this guide to the myths and legends surrounding stars and constellations. Captivating retellings of the origins and histories of the ancient star groups include stories of Pegasus, Ursa Major, the Pleiades, the signs of the zodiac, and other constellations. "Classic." -- Sky & Telescope. 58 illustrations., Generations of readers, stargazers, and fireside dreamers have delighted in this guide to the myths and legends surrounding the stars and constellations. Originally published in 1911, William Tyler Olcott's beloved classic offers captivating retellings of ancient celestial lore from around the world. Star Lore recounts the origins and histories of star groups as well as the stories of individual constellations: Pegasus, the winged horse; Ursa Major, the Greater Bear; the seven daughters of Atlas known as the Pleiades; the hunter Orion, accompanied by his faithful dogs; Canis Major and Canis Minor; the signs of the Zodiac; and minor constellations such as the ship Argo, the Giraffe, and the Unicorn. Fifty-eight black-and-white images include photographs of the actual stars as well as scenes from their related myths portrayed by Michelangelo, Rubens, Veronese, and other artists. This edition features a new introduction by astronomer Fred Schaaf, in addition to an extensive appendix and index.
LC Classification Number
GR625.O53
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