A Walk through the Heavens by Milton D Heifetz
A Walk through the Heavens is a guide to the pathways of the sky. It contains unique, simplified maps of the constellations and instructions on how to measure their sizes and the separations between them. Using this information you can find the constellations very easily and take a mind's eye journey from one constellation to its neighbours. The ancient myths and legends surrounding the constellations are retold, enriching our understanding of how historical peoples saw the awe-inspiring spectacle of a sky sprinkled with stars. Magically illustrated by Wil Tirion, this book does not assume that the reader has binoculars, and is ideal to inspire the young astronomer just starting out on a journey across the starlit skies.
'… a sort of road atlas for northern skies, furnishing the reader with helpful maps and clear instructions' New Scientist
'This is a charming book, and actually quite useful for introducing younger children to the wonders of the night sky … potentially a very useful book, and at the price, certainly better value than a planisphere for teaching the constellations.' Alex Lovell, Association for Astronomy Education
'It is an excellent first observational astronomy book also suitable for children.' Pam Spence, Astronomy Now
'This is a charming book, and actually quite useful for introducing younger children to the wonders of the night sky … potentially a very useful book, and at the price, certainly better value than a planisphere for teaching the constellations.' Alex Lovell, Association for Astronomy Education
'It is an excellent first observational astronomy book also suitable for children.' Pam Spence, Astronomy Now
Heifetz, Milton D.: - Milton D. Heifetz (1921-2015) was a leading neurosurgeon and inventor of the Heifetz aneurysm clip, the leading device of its kind during the 1970s and 1980s. Later on in his career, he became active in medical ethics, taking an early pro-euthanasia stance and writing several books on the topic. In this capacity, he was a visiting professor at Harvard University, Massachusetts, a visiting scholar at the University of Oxford and he taught a course in ethics at the Boston College Law School up until his eighties.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521469807 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521469805 |
| Title | A Walk through the Heavens |
| Author | Milton D Heifetz |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1996-06-27 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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