What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky

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A richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more.Combining art, mythology, and science,What We See in the Starsgives readers a tour of the night sky through more than 100 magical pieces of original art, all accompanied by text that weaves related legends and lore with scientific facts.This beautifully packaged book covers the night sky's most brilliant features--such as the constellations, the moon, the bright stars, and the visible planets--as well as less familiar celestial phenomena like the outer planets, nebulae, and deep space.Adults seeking to recapture the magic of youthful stargazing, younger readers interested in learning about natural history and outer space, and those who appreciate beautiful, hand-painted art will all delight in this charming book.“This book is a beautiful way to learn about the science and history of the night sky. Kelsey Oseid’s beautiful paintings seem to be speckled with starlight and truly bring to life facts about astronomy, astrology, and mythology, from the mechanics of meteor showers to the tools used to map and name ancient constellations.What We See in the Starsis an amazing resource for anyone who ever looks up at the sky in wonderment.” —Rachel Ignotofsky, author ofWomen in ScienceAbout the Author-KELSEY OSEID is an illustrator, painter, artist, and amateur naturalist who has illustrated a variety of children's books and runs an online shop where she sells prints and original pieces of her nature-themed work. Her work has been featured onDesign*Sponge, Oh So Beautiful Paper, Everglow Handmade, and in magazines likeOrganic Life, Anthology,andGood Housekeeping.
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Характеристики
- ФІО Автора
- Kelsey Oseid
- Мова
- Англійська
- ISBN
- 9780399579547
- Дата виходу
- 2017