Cranston Public Library

This second edition of Find the Constellation contains star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky with planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet.

"The International Astronomical Union divided the celestial sphere into today's 88 official constellations. Prior to this, the list of 48 constellations by the ancient Greek astronomer, Ptolemy, was still the most conclusive description of constellations." --

On any clear night, the night sky offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects, visible to the naked eye: stars, constellations, bright planets, the moon, human-made satellites, and sometimes-even meteor showers or the International Space Station. With gorgeous high-definition imagery and a wealth of charts, graphs, and infographics, readers will find here what is visible in the night sky at various times of the year and from what locations...

An introduction to the North Star and 10 familiar constellations, which are outlined with sparkly foil in the night sky.

A Greek myth about the love of a mother and child introduces two constellations.

A basic field guide for beginning observers of the night sky, introducing information on the locations, names, and characteristics of stars, constellations, and other bodies in outer space.

Retells several stories of Scorpius the scorpion, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Scorpius, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star...

"Did you know that constellations are groups of stars that look like shapes in the sky? There are 88 different constellations. Find out more about these star patterns in Constellations, part of the Deep in Space series. Deep in Space helps young readers learn about different objects and phenomena in outer space"--

Retells the story of Draco the dragon and Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Draco, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.