A Walk through the Southern Sky A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends Milton D. Heifetz University of Southern California Wil Tirion Price: AUD$22.95
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Bindings: Paperback Date of Publication: 28/9/2000 Bibliographic Description: 2000 246 x 189 mm 120pp 9 line diagrams 4 tables 51 maps
A Walk Through the Southern Sky is a beautiful guide to pathways in the night sky. Its unique simplified maps and clear instructions make it easy to find by eye the constellations and stars within them, to gauge sizes and distances, and move easily between constellations. Ancient myths and legends of the sky are retold. Magically illustrated by Wil Tirion, this is an ideal introduction to launch the young astronomer on a journey across the starlit skies.
Contents Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Measuring distances in the sky; 2. A walk through the heavens; 3. Legends of the heavens; 4. There´s more to see!; Constellations index.
Key Features
Simple and easily-recognizable constellation designs
Fascinating historical overview
The Northern Hemisphere version has sold over 20,000 copies
