ISBN: 9781334034701 - the stars and constellations: how and when to find and tell them (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, a comprehensive guide to understanding stars and constellations, unveils the history and significance of star mapping and illuminates ancient cultural perspectives on the cosmos. It explores the origins of constellations, their symbolic meanings, and the fascinating stories behind their names. The author delves into the discovery of double, triple, and multiple stars, shedding light on their physical relationships and the vast distances between them. Through accessible explanations and captivating prose, the book explores the fascinating subject of stellar parallax and the mind-boggling distances to nearby stars, providing insights into the immensity of the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …