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The Starlore Handbook

Author : Geoffrey Cornelius
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book The Starlore Handbook written by Geoffrey Cornelius and published by . This book was released on 1997-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dream come true for stargazers and all who have stood in awe of the night sky, The Star Lore Handbook is a complete, fully illustrated guide to identifying the eighty-eight recognized constellations and the principal stars that comprise them. Deftly weaving together astronomy, myth, and symbolism, author Geoffrey Cornelius tours the rich heritage of the stars and planets -- from meteors and orbits to astrology, moon worship, and astral tales of love and tragedy. Including a quick-reference table that lets beginners spot major constellations right away, this unique companion introduces not only modern scientific knowledge, but also the beliefs and folklore of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, China, medieval and Renaissance Europe, and Central and Native America. Wonderfully illustrated with specially commissioned maps and artwork, color photographs, and line drawings, this is an ideal guide to the timeless celestial marvels.

Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans

Author : Theony Condos
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN 13 : 1609256786
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans written by Theony Condos and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This A-to-Z reference offers in-depth information on the history and mythologies of the forty-eight classical constellations—with excerpts from ancient texts. The nightly appearance of the stars, their arrangement in the sky, their regular risings and settings through the course of the year, have been a source of endless wonder and speculation. But where did the constellations come from and what are the myths associated with them? Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans puts the answers at your fingertips. Included in this handbook are the only surviving works on the constellation myths that have come down to us from antiquity: an epitome of The Constellations of Eratosthenes —never before translated into English—and The Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus. Also provided are accurate and detailed commentaries on each constellation myth, and complete references for those who wish to dig deeper. This book is a comprehensive sourcework for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology—and an ideal resource for the occasional stargazer.

Seeing Stars

Author : Charles Hobson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811832052
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Seeing Stars written by Charles Hobson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youngsters can become a storyteller and navigator of the stars with this interactive introduction to the night sky. This kit includes a flashlight and star-punched cards of ten different constellations to project onto a table or wall. The enclosed book also provides the Greek myth behind each constellation's name. Full-color illustrations. Pkg. Consumable.

The Starlore Handbook

Author : Geoffrey Cornelius
Publisher : Duncan Baird Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781900131162
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (311 download)

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Book Synopsis The Starlore Handbook by : Geoffrey Cornelius

Download or read book The Starlore Handbook written by Geoffrey Cornelius and published by Duncan Baird Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dream come true for stargazers and all who have stood in awe of the night sky, "The Star Lore Handbook" is a complete, fully illustrated guide to identifying the eighty-eight recognized constellations and the principal stars that comprise them. Deftly weaving together astronomy, myth, and symbolism, author Geoffrey Cornelius tours the rich heritage of the stars and planets -- from meteors and orbits to astrology, moon worship, and astral tales of love and tragedy. Including a quick-reference table that lets beginners spot major constellations right away, this unique companion introduces not only modern scientific knowledge, but also the beliefs and folklore of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, China, medieval and Renaissance Europe, and Central and Native America. Wonderfully illustrated with specially commissioned maps and artwork, color photographs, and line drawings, this is an ideal guide to the timeless celestial marvels.

The Amateur Astronomer's Introduction to the Celestial Sphere

Author : William Millar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 052167123X
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (216 download)

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Download or read book The Amateur Astronomer's Introduction to the Celestial Sphere written by William Millar and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-06-08 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to the night sky and the principles of naked-eye astronomy using only elementary mathematics.

The Moment of Astrology

Author : Geoffrey Cornelius
Publisher : Wessex Astrologer Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781902405117
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Book Synopsis The Moment of Astrology by : Geoffrey Cornelius

Download or read book The Moment of Astrology written by Geoffrey Cornelius and published by Wessex Astrologer Limited. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important astrological books of our time - and now available in revised and updated form. This is a challenge to modern astrologers to consider the moment at which astrology really comes to life, as opposed to what traditional theory tells us ought to occur.

Classical Mythology & More

Author : Marianthe Colakis
Publisher : Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0865165734
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (651 download)

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Book Synopsis Classical Mythology & More by : Marianthe Colakis

Download or read book Classical Mythology & More written by Marianthe Colakis and published by Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as an introduction to classical mythology for middle and high-school students, presents retellings of favorite myths, sidebar summaries, and review exercises with the answers at the back of the book.

The Power of Stars

Author : Bryan E. Penprase
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441968032
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book The Power of Stars written by Bryan E. Penprase and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-10-17 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are some of the connections that bind us to the stars? How have these connections been established? And how have people all around the world and throughout time reacted to the night sky, the sun and moon, in their poetry, mythology, rituals, and temples? This book explores the influence of the sky on both ancient and modern civilization, by providing a clear overview of the many ways in which humans have used the stars as an ordering principle in their cultures, and which today still inspire us intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. The book explores constellation lore from around the world, celestial alignments of monuments and temples, both from ancient and modern civilizations, and the role the sky has played in the cultures of the Greek, Egyptian, Babylonian, Native American, Chinese, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca. Models of the universe from each of these cultures are described clearly, and each culture’s explanation of the stars, planets, and other celestial objects are described. The roots of astronomy and astrology are presented with original imagery and reproductions of ancient manuscripts that portray the structure of the physical universe as conceived by a diverse array of human cultures over the centuries. Our own scientific Big Bang cosmology and the origin of stars and elements are discussed in a philosophical context, to explore how we as modern people learn about the Universe, and incorporate the findings of science into our world views. A concluding chapter provides a summary of modern science's effort to unlock the celestial secrets from the sky and from past civilizations, and what these answers mean for us today.

The Secret Language of the Stars and Planets

Author : Geoffrey Cornelius
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781900131117
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book The Secret Language of the Stars and Planets written by Geoffrey Cornelius and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Backyard Astronomer’s Field Guide

Author : David Dickinson
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1645670171
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book The Backyard Astronomer’s Field Guide written by David Dickinson and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Beautiful Nebulas, Constellations, Deep Sky Objects and More with Your Telescope David Dickinson, co-author of The Universe Today Ultimate Guide to Viewing the Cosmos, has created the ultimate field guide for backyard astronomers. Whether you want to impress viewers at a star party, or learn what you can see with your new telescope, David shows you how to find the most impressive views the night sky has to offer. Broken down by month and by hemisphere to ensure you get the best possible view, David shows you how to find objects like spiral galaxies, stunning sights in the Milky Way and stars that bring the “wow factor” to astronomy. With 44 sky charts and David’s expertise, it’s like having a pro-astronomer out in the field with you.

NightWatch

Author : Terence Dickinson
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 1552093026
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book NightWatch written by Terence Dickinson and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to viewing the universe.

The End of Night

Author : Paul Bogard
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316228796
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Download or read book The End of Night written by Paul Bogard and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply panoramic tour of the night, from its brightest spots to the darkest skies we have left. A starry night is one of nature's most magical wonders. Yet in our artificially lit world, three-quarters of Americans' eyes never switch to night vision and most of us no longer experience true darkness. In The End of Night, Paul Bogard restores our awareness of the spectacularly primal, wildly dark night sky and how it has influenced the human experience across everything from science to art. From Las Vegas' Luxor Beam -- the brightest single spot on this planet -- to nights so starlit the sky looks like snow, Bogard blends personal narrative, natural history, science, and history to shed light on the importance of darkness -- what we've lost, what we still have, and what we might regain -- and the simple ways we can reduce the brightness of our nights tonight.

Star Lore

Author : William Tyler Olcott
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486140806
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book Star Lore written by William Tyler Olcott and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-11 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Star Lore of All Ages

Author : William Tyler Olcott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 626 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Star Lore of All Ages written by William Tyler Olcott and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Skylore from Planet Earth

Author : Dayle L. Brown
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1425922015
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (259 download)

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Download or read book Skylore from Planet Earth written by Dayle L. Brown and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The starry night sky has always filled us with wonder. Down through the ages we have looked to the skies and have seen images of our heroes, gods, and monsters. Storytellers have illustrated their mythologies and legends with it, passing on to future generations the customs of their people. Many of these stories have survived to the present. In this Skylore from Planet Earth we explore some of the stories about the star cluster PLEIADES. Since The Pleiades is located almost directly over the earth's equator, people from the entire planet have looked to it for a reminder of their own traditions. Fifteen richly illustrated stories take the reader on a trip around the world, giving a glimpse into the histories and cultures of the planet's early civilizations. Six books in this series will feature other sky phenomena as seen from early cultures around the world. Read stories about the constellation ORION (available now), the planet VENUS, our MILKY WAY GALAXY, the SUN, and the MOON.

The Lost Constellations

Author : John C. Barentine
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319227955
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book The Lost Constellations written by John C. Barentine and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-23 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casual stargazers are familiar with many classical figures and asterisms composed of bright stars (e.g., Orion and the Plough), but this book reveals not just the constellations of today but those of yesteryear. The history of the human identification of constellations among the stars is explored through the stories of some influential celestial cartographers whose works determined whether new inventions survived. The history of how the modern set of 88 constellations was defined by the professional astronomy community is recounted, explaining how the constellations described in the book became permanently “extinct.” Dr. Barentine addresses why some figures were tried and discarded, and also directs observers to how those figures can still be picked out on a clear night if one knows where to look. These lost constellations are described in great detail using historical references, enabling observers to rediscover them on their own surveys of the sky. Treatment of the obsolete constellations as extant features of the night sky adds a new dimension to stargazing that merges history with the accessibility and immediacy of the night sky.

The Bone Folders

Author : T.A. Noonan
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0972322469
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (723 download)

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Download or read book The Bone Folders written by T.A. Noonan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Bone Folders, T.A. Noonan's second collection, follows a coven of Louisiana witches through the death of their high priestess and the turmoil in the regime change that follows. Not to be confused with the supernatural tales of Anne Rice or Charlaine Harris, these beautiful, experimental poems examine this very real world through the lenses of math, food, grammar, mythology, sexuality, and the banal of the day-to-day. Drawing upon interviews and experiences with modern practitioners of witchcraft, the poems combine innovative language with an overarching narrative that explores the complexities of love, history, spirituality, human loss, and personal sacrifice."--