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Tales of the night sky revealing the mythologies and folklore behind the constellations

Astronomer and ordained ex-zen monk offers a modern approach to stargazing that reflects growing interest in popular and accessible science through mindfulness. Through a mix of both scientific fact and meditative insight, discover how the mysteries of the twinkly skies can connect us all more deepl...

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Main Author: Kerrod, Robin (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Wellfleet Press, an impritn of The Quarto Group, 2020.
Subjects:
Constellations.
Astronomy.
Mythology, Greek.
Mythology, Roman.
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Summary:Astronomer and ordained ex-zen monk offers a modern approach to stargazing that reflects growing interest in popular and accessible science through mindfulness. Through a mix of both scientific fact and meditative insight, discover how the mysteries of the twinkly skies can connect us all more deeply to our inner selves. Noticing the bright constellations in the night skies above can foster a sense of curiosity, awe, and deep interconnection like nothing else on Earth. For each of the constellations, discover: Philosophy and lifestyle advice learned from the origin of the constellation Myths and cultural connections of the constellation Celestial events that occur annually The deep sky objects contained in the constellation, including nebulae and star clusters. The stars and planets have been a constant source of fascination since the earliest times, and different cultures have tried to explain the existence of these heavenly bodies with a host of myths and legends. This book explains the folklore behind the names and shows how to locate the constellations in the night sky. The quest to discover the secrets in the night skies speaks to something deep in human nature. Become part of the resurgence in the lost art of "reading nature," to connect both with nature and also with the intuition, traditions, and wisdom of ancient cultures.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:128 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:9781577152286
157715228X
Author Notes:Robin Kerrod was a UK-based expert astronomer who traveled the world to observe, photograph, and report on astronomical phenomena. A fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and the British Interplanetary Society, he was well known on both sides of the Atlantic for his bestselling books on astronomy, space, and the sciences, with over 130 titles to his credit, including The Star Guide and the interactive The Sky at Night.

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