The Constellations Handbook

The Constellations Handbook
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 1722675659
ISBN-13 : 9781722675653
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis The Constellations Handbook by : Galactic Galactic Hunter

Learning the constellations is difficult. Remembering them is even harder. Have you ever wanted to look up to the night sky, name any pattern of stars and be able to tell their stories? This book groups the constellations in a logical order, so that the reader can easily learn them by their origin, and see how their stories interact with one another as a group. The last pages of this book include an index of all 88 constellations, each with a slot where you can write your own personal tips and tricks in order to memorize them with ease. The Constellations Handbook is not just another guide listing all the constellations from A to Z and their location, it is the perfect companion for stargazing, and a learning journey through the ages.

Night Sky

Night Sky
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Publisher : Adventure Publications
Total Pages : 570
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781591936145
ISBN-13 : 1591936144
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Night Sky by : Jonathan Poppele

Stargazing is among the most peaceful and inspiring outdoor activities. Night Sky, the award-winning book by Jonathan Poppele, makes it more fun than ever! Take a simple approach to finding 62 constellations by focusing on one constellation at a time, instead of attempting to study dizzying charts. Start with the easy-to-find constellations during each season and work toward the more difficult ones. Better yet, you'll learn how to locate any constellation in relation to the Big Dipper, the North Star and the top of the sky. With two ways to locate each constellation, you'll know where in the sky to look and what to look for! Along the way, you'll be introduced to mythology, facts and tidbits, as well as details about the planets, solar system and more! As an added bonus, the book comes with a red-light flashlight for night reading.

Guidebook to the Constellations

Guidebook to the Constellations
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 864
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ISBN-10 : 9781441969415
ISBN-13 : 1441969411
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Guidebook to the Constellations by : Phil Simpson

This handbook is a guide to exploring the classical night sky and its wonderful telescopic sights. All 88 officially recognized constellations are presented in natural groups which are related by their origin and location in the sky. Each group is explained by a fascinating story which tells what each constellation represents, how it appears in the sky, and why the other constellations of the group are close by, or related in some other manner. Some of these stories are classical myths which show how and why ancient cultures saw the constellations as related groups. Others are about more modern astronomers who sought recognition by filling in the gaps between the ancient constellations with inventions of their own. Both types of stories are crafted to make the constellation groups memorable, so that amateur astronomers can not only locate and recognize the constellations more easily, but also be able to pinpoint the celestial objects they contain more quickly. Specific instructions are given for finding each constellation, how to spell and pronounce the constellation and star names, plus the origins of the star names. Finder charts show each constellation group and a large area of sky around the group. These charts also indicate pointer stars which aid in finding the constellations. More detailed charts show how each constellation figure is visualized through simple line drawings. For each constellation, there is a table of about 10 to 30 telescopic objects selected to include a wide range of difficulty. Some can be glimpsed with the unaided eye, others require a 12 or 14 inch telescope. All the most prominent telescopic objects are included, plus a varied selection of interesting, but much more difficult objects. The tables include each object’s celestial coordinates, type, size, brightness, other information specific to each type of object, and a recommendation of the appropriate telescope size needed for good viewing. There are also photographs of constellations and telescopic objects, detailed locator charts for the hard-to-find objects, and plots of binary star orbital motions. The same charts used to show the constellation figures are repeated, with the addition of symbols indicating the locations of all the selected telescopic objects. An index and seven appendices help the user find specific objects or classes of objects.

Seeing Stars

Seeing Stars
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Publisher : Phaidon Press
Total Pages : 216
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0714877727
ISBN-13 : 9780714877723
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Seeing Stars by :

A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the constellations This artful and accessible introduction to constellations equips readers with the information they need to locate, name, and explain all 88 internationally recognized constellations. Each cluster of stars is featured alongside the "story" (mythological or historical) behind its naming, tips on how to find it, what times of year it is visible, and key stars and asterisms within its grouping. Complete with star maps and a glossary, this keepsake volume of visual reference and beauty is perfect for inquisitive young stargazers. Colors are brighter than they appear - printed in pure Pantones. Book jacket features foil stamping and laser-cut pinholes. Ages 7-10

Family Constellations

Family Constellations
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Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Total Pages : 81
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781583944868
ISBN-13 : 1583944869
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Family Constellations by : Joy Manne, Ph.D.

The first-ever user-friendly guide on Family Constellations—a powerful group therapy method that uses family history as an avenue for understanding and resolving conflicts of the present Mapping out a “family constellation,” explains Dr. Joy Manné, encompasses exploring previous powerful life events from accidents to adoptions and accessing the deepest dynamics in that family system. This process helps us recognize and then resolve deeply seated family patterns. For example, in order to understand a person’s inability to trust, the family history of betrayal must be uncovered and released. These insights replace resentment with respect, pain with understanding. In this book, Dr. Manné uses the knowledge gained from her own practice as well as her educational experiences with Bert Hellinger—the founder of Family Constellations therapy—to clearly describe this unique therapeutic method. Most Family Constellation sessions are carried out in a group setting, with the facilitator first seeking clarity regarding the issue or problem the client has come to work out. Representatives are then chosen from among the group and the constellation is set up and worked in until it comes to resolution. This may be followed by a closing ritual and advice about how to integrate what the constellation has revealed. Through the use of real-life examples of Family Constellations, Dr. Manné makes this increasingly popular practice understandable and relatable.

Constellation Myths

Constellation Myths
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9780198716983
ISBN-13 : 0198716982
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Constellation Myths by : Eratosthenes

This translation brings together ancient classical texts derived from Eratosthenes' handbook of astral mythology, Hyginus' guide to astronomy, and Aratus's astronomical poem Phaenomena to provide a complete collection of Greek astral myths.

Constellations

Constellations
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Publisher : Quercus
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1623650887
ISBN-13 : 9781623650889
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Constellations by : Giles Sparrow

Constellations is a guide to the night sky that focuses on these 88 distinctive patterns, revealing their often intriguing storiesâ??their origins, mythology, present-day significance, and the multitude of wondrous objects they contain. Complete with over 300 of the best astronomical images ever captured, a comprehensive introduction to the stars and other celestial phenomena, and a series of newly commissioned, state-of-the-art maps showing the stars that are visible from populated latitudes in both hemispheres throughout the year, this magnificent guide has all you need to know to become an expert stargazer. Step outside on a clear night, and the number of stars in the night sky can be overwhelming. Take a pair of binoculars or a small telescope with you, and a celestial vista of star clusters and clouds, knots of gas and dust, nearby planets and distant galaxies is revealed. Since ancient times, stargazers have made sense of the night sky by grouping its stars into constellationsâ??star patterns that often have symbolic or mythological meanings.

NightWatch

NightWatch
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Publisher : Firefly Books
Total Pages : 180
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781552093023
ISBN-13 : 1552093026
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis NightWatch by : Terence Dickinson

A practical guide to viewing the universe.

The Box of Stars

The Box of Stars
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Publisher : Bulfinch Press
Total Pages : 87
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0821220381
ISBN-13 : 9780821220382
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The Box of Stars by : Catherine Tennant

Gives the myths and legends associated with 87 constellations; with stories, beliefs and scientific information about individual stars.

The Cambridge Planetary Handbook

The Cambridge Planetary Handbook
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 364
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0521632803
ISBN-13 : 9780521632805
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis The Cambridge Planetary Handbook by : Michael E. Bakich

Comprehensive reference text on planetary astronomy written for the general reader.