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Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.

"Computer-generated illustrations reveal the wonders of the universe, from the big bang and black holes to space travel."--back cover.

Provides information on the mythology of constellations and which ones are visible in each season, and discusses the brightness of stars, light years, and the solar system. "Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page. New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information...

Provides an introduction to astronomy, discussing how planets get their names, the best time to spot a "shooting star," and why the moon changes shape. "This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky...

A beginning guide to the constellations, their legends, and their seasonal locations, with charts printed in ink that glows in the dark after being exposed to light.

An illustrated guide to the constellations along with a short history of each.

Learn how the constellations were named and how the stars change over millions of years. Discover how scientists are always increasing their knowledge of the stars.

Presents a guide to the eigthy-eight internationally recognized constellations, discussing the stories and legends behind them and providing location descriptions and sky maps of where they can be found in the night sky. "A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the constellations This artful and accessible introduction to constellations equips readers with the information they need to locate, name, and explain all 88 internationally...