SLIM21

Sort Order Display Format Items / Page  
 
  Click the serial number on the left to view the details of the item.
 #  AuthorTitleAccn#YearItem Type Claims
1 Milton D. Heifetz & Wil Tirion A walk through the southern sky OB0742 Book  
2 Milton D. Heifetz & Wil Tirion A walk through the southern sky OB0595 Book  
(page:1 / 1) [#2]     
1.    
No image available
TitleA walk through the southern sky : a guide to stars and constellations and their legends
Author(s)Milton D. Heifetz & Wil Tirion
EditionSecond edition
Description1 online resource (109 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
Abstract NoteWhat star is that? Where is the Southern Cross? Who was Orion? This book answers these questions and many more. Its unique simplified maps make it easy to find the constellations in the southern hemisphere skies, and the stars within them. Clear instructions guide the user on how to gauge sizes and distances, and move easily between constellations. This new edition has been updated with additional mythology information, and a list of the planet positions up to 2016. The ancient myths and legends of the sky are retold to add to the mystery of the stars. Of value to all ages, this book introduces the patterns of the starry skies in a memorable way. No equipment is needed to use this practical guide: apart from normal sight and clear skies. Magically illustrated, this is an ideal introduction to launch the young astronomer on a journey across the starlit skies
Contents Notept. 1. Measuring distances in the sky -- pt. 2. A walk through the heavens -- pt. 3. Legends of the constellations -- pt. 4. There's more to see!
NotesTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Keyword(s)1. ASTRONOMY 2. CONSTELLATIONS 3. EBOOK 4. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Item TypeBook
Multi-Media Links
media link description
Circulation Data
Accession#  Call#StatusIssued ToReturn Due On Physical Location
OB0742     On Shelf    

2.    
No image available
TitleA walk through the southern sky : a guide to stars and constellations and their legends
Author(s)Milton D. Heifetz & Wil Tirion
EditionThird edition
Description1 online resource (ix, 117 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
Abstract NoteA Walk through the Southern Sky is a beautifully illustrated guide to the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. By following the simplified and easy-to-use starmaps, readers will be able to identify constellations with no equipment but normal sight and a clear night sky. This book provides clear instructions on how to determine star sizes and the distances between stars, allowing readers to move easily between constellations. The budding astronomer is introduced to the mystery and wonder of the southern sky as the myths and legends of its stars and constellations are wondrously retold. The third edition of this magical book features a new moon map, an updated list of planet positions, additional illustrations and more realistic star maps. It is an invaluable and beautiful guide for beginner stargazers, both young and old
NotesTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Keyword(s)1. ASTRONOMY 2. CONSTELLATIONS 3. EBOOK 4. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Item TypeBook
Multi-Media Links
media link description
Circulation Data
Accession#  Call#StatusIssued ToReturn Due On Physical Location
OB0595     On Shelf    

(page:1 / 1) [#2]