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

Name: A Dictionary of Modern Star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names And Their Derivations
Brand: Sky Pub Corp
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By Paul Kunitzsch

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A Dictionary of Modern Star Names 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 ... Full description

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Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 2
Number of Pages:: 66
Release Date:: 2006-10-30
Publication Date:: 2006-10-30
Publisher:: Sky Pub Corp
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 1931559449
Weight:: 91 g

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