Star Names and Their Meanings

By Richard Hinckley Allen

Book Overview

""Star Names and Their Meanings"" is a comprehensive guide to the names and mythology behind the stars in the night sky. Written by Richard Hinckley Allen, an American author and amateur astronomer, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of star naming, the constellations of the zodiac, and the mythology of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Allen also provides detailed information on the individual stars themselves, including their names, positions, and magnitudes. The book is illustrated with numerous diagrams and charts, making it easy to navigate and understand. Whether you are a casual stargazer or a serious astronomer, ""Star Names and Their Meanings"" is an essential reference for anyone interested in the night sky and its rich history.""1899. This volume of star names is not intended for the professional astronomer, but as a reference to fill a vacancy in popular astronomical literature. It contains a sketch of the lunar and solar zodiacs which are constantly alluded to in the treating of individual constellations; as well as a detailed list of the constellations, their history among the nations, cataloging and early treatment by authors and their connection with astrology, art, folklore, literature and religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162588721
• ISBN13: 9781162588728
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 582 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"