Fascinating layman's guide to naked eye astronomy explores eclipses, coronas, mock suns, halos, sun pillars, and more. 56 illustrations and photos supplement the text. "...practical, detailed, and informative commentary on the heavens...written with care and a sense of delight in the visual pleasure around and above us..." — Astronomy Magazine.
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Comets: Speculation and Discovery by Nigel Calder Exhilarating journey through centuries of fact and myth: origin and nature of comets, fantastic theories associated with their appearance, much more. Delightfully readable. 84 illustrations.
Star Lore: Myths, Legends, and Facts by William Tyler Olcott Captivating retellings of the origins and histories of ancient star groups include Pegasus, Ursa Major, Pleiades, signs of the zodiac, and other constellations. "Classic." — Sky & Telescope. 58 illustrations.
