A Dictionary of Modern Star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star

A Dictionary of Modern Star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations
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Sirius, Algol, Castor and Pollux, Mizar and Alcor: these names are well known to stargazers. But others ? Rasalhague, Vindemiatrix, Zubenelgenubi ? are obscure tongue twisters. Have you ever wondered where all these exotic-sounding star names came from? In this second, revised edition of Short Guide to Modern Star Names and their Derivations, Paul Kunitzsch and Tim Smart track down the origin and meaning of 254 star names. This fascinating work, long out of print, is considered to be the most authoritative English-language treatment of star names in use today.
Country USA
Brand Sky & Telescope
Manufacturer F+W Media
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2007-05-01
EANs 9781931559447

A Dictionary of Modern Star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations