Stargazing - A Card Deck

40 illustrated cards to light up the night sky: a spotter's guide to the constellations

Author: Nigel Henbest

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A deck of cards to show you how and when to spot 40 constellations across the sky, explaining the key features to look out for as well as the myths and legends behind each one.

The perfect gift for armchair astronomers and all those who enjoy exploring the night sky. Featuring 40 constellations, their key features, how to spot them and the history, myths and legends behind them.

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Summary

A deck of cards to show you how and when to spot 40 constellations across the sky, explaining the key features to look out for as well as the myths and legends behind each one.

Description

From award-winning writer Professor Nigel Henbest comes an exquisite gift for anyone who enjoys exploring the night sky.

From the twelve constellations in the zodiac family or asterisms such as the Big Dipper and the Great Square of Pegasus, to the lesser-known formations of the Chameleon or the Sculptor, the night sky holds stories and legends that have fascinated humans for thousands of years.

Star Gazing is a deck of 40 illustrated constellation cards to help you spot the stars in the sky. The backs of the cards offer information on the origins and myths associated with each constellation, guide you on how to locate each one in the sky (and the best time of year to spot them), as well as key features to look out for.

Informative and practical yet beautifully presented, this deck brings the stars to life and allows you to explore the science and the history of the night sky through the constellations.

The 50 cards are presented in a foiled box and are accompanied by a booklet that introduces the stars, the universe and astronomy.

About the Author

After researching at Cambridge, Professor Nigel Henbest was appointed consultant to both New Scientist magazine and the Royal Greenwich Observatory.He is a future astronaut with Virgin Galactic. The author has written over fifty books on astronomy and space, as well as presenting/producing dozens of radio and TV programmes for the international market.

Look up and take a journey through the stars * From the twelve constellations in the zodiac family or asterisms such as the Big Dipper and the Great Square of Pegasus , to the lesser-known formations of the Chameleon or the Sculptor , the night sky holds stories and legends that have fascinated humans for thousands of years. Star Gazing is a deck of 40 illustrated cards, each one showing a different constellation, plus a 16pp booklet introducing star gazing and constellation spotting. The deck will explore the origins and myths associated with each constellation, guide you on how to locate each one in the night sky and the best time of year to spot them, as well as key features to look out for and interesting facts about the stars.Informative yet beautiful, this little pack brings the stars to life and allows you to explore the science and the history of the night sky through the constellations.