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by Hans Augusto Rey (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade); Enl. World-wide Ed edition (30 Sep 1976)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0395248302
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395248300
  • Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.3 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 274,946 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The Stars is the best book available for its purpose. It is also a brilliant example of the combined use of art and writing in bringing science to the layman."

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A beginner's comprehensive guide to the stars, presenting the constellations in shapes that correspond sensibly to their names. Includes forty charts of the skies through the seasons.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb intro to the night sky., 23 May 2002
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This book is the best you will find to introduce you to the night sky and the constellations. It is also the best explanation of celestial mechanics (seasons, tides, phases of the moon, planet movements, etc) I have seen anywhere. I've used this book so much I've had to buy it three times.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best for beginners!, 6 Feb 2002
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What is unique about this books approach is that he connects up the stars in the constellations to look like that which they are supposed to represent. This makes his pictures memorable and fun. After browsing to 30 or 40 titles dealing with same subject, this absolute beginner was convinced of the worthiness of this approach, and the book has stood the test of time ('in the field') for me. Couldn't be more lucid. Not only will you be able to identify constellations, but understand their movements, the seasons, lunar cycles... Maybe not quite enough info. for the anoraks out there, but for children and greensticks like me, I don't know anything better.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!! I would recommend this to anyone, 13 Dec 2004
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This is a very clearly written book,easy to use and understand. I really enjoy the way this is written and illustrated, with clear diagrams, and often mythological tales, which accompany detailed descriptions and guidleines to finding constellations in both hemispheres. I have remembered lots from it and can now spot quite a few constellations even without the aid of the book. I think this is one of the best books available despite its age, I have never found one better and still love it even after owning a copy for about 15 years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars How the ancients really saw the stars!
Every year I buy this remarkable book for presents. Nobody has been disappointed. With it everyone can see the constellations, as I am sure ancient people originally did. Read more
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See from all the reviews how universally good and welcome an impression this book makes on all who try out using it. Once you see it, no other star guide will do. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Could not agree more - the best star gazing book ever
Had this book with me in Mexico and longed for it in the Egyptian desert. The absolute one and only star gazing book you will ever need.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is not a childrens' book (only).
This book cannot be recommended, enough. Being an amateur astonomer for 30 years and having studied many "backyard" astronomy books, it was a revelation to find this... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The only guide to the constellations you'll ever need
The book is a magnificent teacher of our nighttime skies. This is the only star guide you'll ever need unless you buy a telescope.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Astronomy for the scientifically impaired!
Picture this... City boy goes to the country for the weekend and, Lo! there are stars where he is used to seeing the glare of the city. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best introduction to backyard stargazing ever!
This is the all-time classic for learning the constellations. My father gave me this book when I was about 10, and I've owned a copy ever since. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The One Book to Take with You to a Desert Island
This book will change the way you look at the night sky. Instead of just looking up and seeing a random scattering of stars, you will look up and see familiar old friends who... Read more
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