In ancient times, people thought that the Sun, Moon, and stars were gods. 5323).
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Brings constellations to life. Since ancient times, stargazers have made sense of the night sky by grouping its stars into constellations–star patterns that often have symbolic or mythological meanings.
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The Book of Fixed Stars (Arabic: كتاب صور الكواكب kitāb suwar al-kawākib, literally The Book of the Shapes of Stars) is an astronomical text written by Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (Azophi) around 964.
They recorded their movements and imagined that the stars made pictures in the sky. For instance, the solar system's outer planets weren't identified until after the telescope's invention, but with their discoveries they were named after Uranus, a Greek god of the sky . [2] It was an attempt to create a synthesis of the comprehensive star catalogue in Ptolemy’s Almagest (books VII and VIII) with the indigenous Arabic astronomical traditions on the constellations (notably the Bedouin constellation system of the Anwā’). The only star that does not belong to a constellation is the Sun. Constellations: The Story of Space Told Through the 88 Known Star Patterns in the Night Sky, Star Finder! Neptune, the Roman god of the sea . Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account.
[5] Although al-Sufi made his longitudinal calculations correct for the year 964 only,[6] the work remained highly influential, functioning as the standard text on Arabic astronomy to be consulted in all Islamic territories and faithfully copied for many centuries after its production. Colourful. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Instead of two brightness categories (‘more bright’ and ‘less bright’), al-Sufi employed three: AṢghareh (‘less’), Akbareh (‘greater’), and A’ẓameh (‘much-greater’). To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Previous page of related Sponsored Products.
Refresh and try again. Arrived very quickly after ordering. [9], The book was thoroughly illustrated along with observations and descriptions of the stars, their positions (copied from Ptolemy's Almagest with the longitudes increased by 12° 42' to account for the precession), their magnitudes (brightness) and their color.
Color photos and illustrations throughout. I bought this for my daughter (age 9) and I to read together.
Quercus; First Edition (October 25, 2013), Good to have when out with your telescope, Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017.
The author recounts the legends connected with many constellations, including Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Orion, and others. 4 reviews. Welcome back. [23][10] [26] Moreover, he mentions the two Magellanic Clouds, and that they are not visible from Iraq nor Najd, but visible from Tihama, and that they are called al-Baqar (the cows). 10 Stars!!!!!
Do a quick read, find it in the telescope and enjoy. The Complete Guide to Astrology: Understanding Yourself, Your Signs, and Your Birth... How to Deliver a Great TED Talk: Presentation Secrets of the World's Best Speakers, NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe, The Book of Constellations: Discover the Secrets in the Stars, Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College, London, and Science Communication at Imperial College, before embarking on a career in publishing.
Good For A Starter Guide To Constellations, But Lacks Detail, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2014, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2017. [7] Since it was only correct for the single year of 964, the Book of Fixed Stars was intended to serve a broader educational purpose, rather than being concerned with the mathematical technicalities of astronomy. This free Constellations Booklet is perfect for homeschooling kids in elementary school learning about our solar system.
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Great book!
Also, there's a lot of info that a person needs to find objects on night sky - again, very useful to me. I'm an amateur stargazer and I love the constellations. Stories In The Stars by Susanna Hislop is read by a range of voices and accents from around the country and the globe.
[13] In making these revisions, al-Sufi was able to determine the boundaries for each constellation's star grouping.
After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Excellent book with great information and beautiful sitting on the coffee table! [27] As of March 2012, one is in preparation by Ihsan Hafez of James Cook University, Townsville.
I love the photos! It give a brief description of each of the 88 constellations, the story behind the characters/animals and a quick snapshot of the supposed personalities of the zodiac as well.
For each constellation, he provided two drawings, one from the outside of a celestial globe, and the other from the inside. I love it. Use the Amazon App to scan ISBNs and compare prices. The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. This book is a good entry-level explanation for constellations and the planets. The book was written in Arabic, although the author himself was Persian. It is well beyond her current comprehension but I'm hopeful this will be a resource she has for years to come. Each of the pages is a glossy print which adds to the splendor of skies. Bryan Washington, the acclaimed author of 2019’s short story collection Lot, has returned with his debut novel, Memorial. Kids will have fun learning about stars when they realize all the neat pictures the stars make.
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