Joy of Star watching

Author: Biman Basu
Publisher: National Book Trust
Year: 1999
Language: English
Pages: 122
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8123726570

Description

This profusely illustrated book provides simple tips to get familiar with the constellations and identify individual stars with the help of star maps and diagrams.

When we look at a star we actually look tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years back in time. The star-filled night sky has fascinated mankind science prehistoric times. Ancient sky-watchers imagined shapes in the pattern of bright stars that gave rise to many myths and legends.