Title Flags of the Night Sky : When Astronomy Meets National Pride Author(s) Bordeleau, Andr?? G Publication New York, NY, Springer New York, 2014. Description XVII, 341 p. 353 illus., 347 illus. in color : online resource Abstract Note Many national flags display astronomical features???Sun, Moon, stars???but are they really based on existing astronomical objects? The United States flag sports 50 stars, one for each state, however none of them are linked to real stars. Further, the lunar crescent is often shaped like the Sun being eclipsed by the Moon. At times, stars are seen right next to the crescent, where the darkened disc of the moon should be! This book will present true astronomical objects and patterns highlighted on national flags and link informative capsules about these objects to the political reasons why they were chosen to adorn such an important symbol ISBN,Price 9781461409298 Keyword(s) 1. ASTRONOMY 2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology 3. ASTROPHYSICS 4. EBOOK 5. EBOOK - SPRINGER 6. Human geography 7. Popular Science in Astronomy Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I06125     On Shelf