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Author: H. A. Rey

📘 The stars, a new way to see them by H. A. Rey

The stars, a new way to see them explores the night sky for casual observers and budding astronomers. H. A. Rey presents all 88 constellations with simple star charts, drawing each pattern so it resembles the creature or figure it represents. Using accessible English names such as “Lynx” and “Giraffe” instead of Latin or Greek terms, the book helps readers recognize constellations quickly. A dedicated chapter explains why certain constellations appear in different seasons, the role of declination, solar and sidereal days, and other advanced stargazing concepts. Illustrated throughout with blue, black, and white cartoons and diagrams, the book offers an approachable, engaging introduction to observational astronomy for readers of all ages.

First publish date: 1952

Genre: Science/Astronomy

Authors: H. A. Rey

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