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Astronomy Library A Dictionary of Modern Star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations
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Astronomy Library A Dictionary of Modern Star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations
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A Dictionary of Modern Star Names is written by Paul Kunitzsch and Tim Smart and produced by Sky Publishing.
- It was revised in 2007 and is a softcover book which contains 76 pages and measures 8 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches.
- A Dictionary of Modern Star Names will help you to learn how to pronounce each star's name.
- Expanded information includes stellar history and interesting facts about 254 stars.
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A Dictionary of Modern Star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations by Paul Kunitzsch and Tim Smart
Are you ready to learn more about the stars? In a Dictionary of Modern Star Names, authors Paul Kunitzsch and Tim Smart take us on a constellation to constellation journey talking about each of the brightest stars and exactly how to pronounce their names. In these pages you will also find alternative names of the stars - along with interesting facts and history.
A Dictionary of Modern Star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations Reviews...
"Originally published in 1986 as Short Guide to Modern Star Names and
Their Derivations in Germany, this guide has an Old World look and feel to it.
The paper stock has an almost newsprint quality to it using an antique-like type face. It is like a read through the 101 Arabian Nights with all the references to Arabic and Greek origins and mythologies.
The introduction explains the correct pronunciation, derivations and origins of the names used for the 254 named stars in the book. It also gives a brief a time line broken into historical periods and how the names were changed or reinterpreted to conform to that period in history. Charts on how each language pronounces its vowels assist you as you read through the book.
The main section of the book is broken down by constellations and the major stars alphabetically with their corresponding Greek letter. The star names only are also listed alphabetically in the index at the end of the book. Under each chapter, the stars listed have their pronunciation (sometimes multiple) to the right of the name, with a paragraph or two giving you the historical significance and the derivation (if any) of the star plus any other interesting fact about the star.
This book is not intended to further your general astronomical knowledge,
but to educate you on the specific topic on the name origins of these celestial lights. It is a nice reference source and the information can be entertaining should the topic of stars come up in you next conversation." -- Jack Fox, Richmond Astronomical Society
ISBN Number: 9781931559447
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Astronomy Library A Dictionary of Modern Star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations
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