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Dover Books on Astronomy Ser.: Star Names : Their Lore and Meaning by Richard H. Allen (1963, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)

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Star Names Their Lore and Their Meaning, Paperback by Allen, Richard Hinckley, ISBN 0486210790, ISBN-13 9780486210797, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Ancient observations and folklore provide the basis for an exploration of astronomical nomenclature

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Here is an unusual book for anyone who appreciates the beauty and wonder of the stars. Solidly based upon years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient Chinese, Arabic, Euphrates, Hellenic, and Roman civilizations, it is an informative, non-technical excursion into the vast heritage of folklore and history associated with the heavenly bodies. From his studies of the writings of scores of ancient astronomers, the author has come up with a fascinating history of the names various cultures have given the constellations, the literary and folkloristic uses that have been made of the stars through the centuries, and the often incredible associations that ancient peoples established with the stars. He covers, for example, the origins of the lunar and solar zodiacs; the use of stars and constellations in the Bible and other sacred writings, poetry, etc.; the idea of the Milky Way; how star pictures were originally set up and why; astrology and the use of stars to tell people's fortunes; and many other star curiosities. In this regard, the book touches upon not only all of the constellations (including many that long ago dropped out of star catalogues), but their important stars and such other asterisms as the Hyades, the Pleiades, the Great Nebula of Andromeda, and the Magellanic Clouds. The book is the only complete coverage of its kind in English. It is completely non-technical, hence accessible to etymologists, anthropologists, and amateur star-gazers. But it contains so much unique reading material on early astronomical theory, so many delightful accounts drawn from the pages of books almost impossible to find today, that even the practicing astronomer will find it refreshingly new and instructive.

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Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486210790
ISBN-13
9780486210797
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Author
Richard H. Allen
Publication Name
Star Names : Their Lore and Meaning
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Series
Dover Books on Astronomy Ser.
Publication Year
1963
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
592 Pages

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8.5in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
24.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Edition Description
Revised Edition
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Astronomy
Genre
Science

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by tinyandladybugJun 20, 2018
Insightful book on star origins, information and historical references
The book and binding is in very good condition. The content was not at all what I expected, however the information is useful for the application I need.
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