Sharing the Skies: Navajo Astronomy

By Nancy C. Maryboy and David Begay

Book Overview

Sharing the Skies provides a look at traditional Navajo astronomy, including their constellations and the unique way in which Navajo people view the cosmos and their place within it. In addition, this book offers a comparison of the Navajo astronomy with the Greek (Western) perceptions. Beautifully illustrated with original paintings from a Navajo artist and scientifically enhanced with NASA photography. 57 color and 8 b/w illustrations

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933855401
• ISBN13: 9781933855400
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Rio Nuevo Publishers
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 9.0"