Written in the Stars Constellations, Facts and Folklore

Ever looked up and longed to know more about the constellations that inhabit the night sky? This is the perfect guide to discovering the stars and their stories.Written in the Stars leads you through the heavens above as you discover the scientific facts, legends and myths that surround the 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Uncover the patterns in the stars through the richly illustrated pages of this charming book, which brings each of the constellations to life.  Discover the secret to why crows are as black as coal, which goddess weaves coloured clouds, who cut their hair to protect their husband, and which is the smallest star in the sky. Visually stunning, with metallic ink throughout, Written in the Stars captures the beauty of our twinkling night sky and is the perfect gift for novice stargazers and armchair astronomers alike.   

ISBN:	9781787131767
Publisher:	Quadrille
Imprint:	Quadrille Publishing
Published date:	09 Aug 2018
DEWEY:	523.8
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	208
Weight:	504g
Height:	143mm
Width:	192mm
Spine width:	29mm

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