Once upon a Starry Night by Jacqueline Mitton

Once upon a Starry Night by Jacqueline Mitton

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Here are the stories of ten great constellations - from Perseus to Hercules. Each constellation is described in vivid prose, mixing fact and fiction, drawing on the latest scientific knowledge and the ancient gods after whom the constellations were named.

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Once upon a Starry Night by Jacqueline Mitton

Here are the stories of ten great constellations - from Perseus to Hercules, including Pegasus, Argo, Andromeda and Cassiopeia. This magical introduction to the constellations twinkling above us portrays not just stars, but a vast realm of kings and queens, gods, heroes and mystical creatures. Each constellation is described in vivid prose, mixing fact and fiction, drawing on the latest scientific knowledge and the ancient gods after whom the constellations were named.
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ISBN 13 9780711221062
ISBN 10 0711221065
Title Once upon a Starry Night
Author Jacqueline Mitton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published 2003-10-01
Number of pages 32
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.