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The Resource The sky atlas : the greatest maps, myths, and discoveries of the universe, Edward Brooke-Hitching

The sky atlas : the greatest maps, myths, and discoveries of the universe, Edward Brooke-Hitching

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The sky atlas : the greatest maps, myths, and discoveries of the universe
Title
The sky atlas
Title remainder
the greatest maps, myths, and discoveries of the universe
Statement of responsibility
Edward Brooke-Hitching
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Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"THE SKY ATLAS assembles some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created to understand the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography-a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books-as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogues, antique instruments, and other curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars and planets, but also of gods, devils, weather wizards, flying sailors, ancient aliens, mythological animals, and rampaging spirits. Here are the crystal cosmos of the ancient Greeks; the medieval sea, sailed by ships above the clouds; Tibetan sky burials; secret messages hidden in starlight, and much more. With thrilling stories and gorgeous artwork, this remarkable atlas explores our fascination with the sky across time and cultures to form an extraordinary chronicle of cosmic imagination and discovery"-- Provided by publisher
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Illustration
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10889636
Cataloging source
NJQ/DLC
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Brooke-Hitching, Edward
Dewey number
520.9
Index
index present
LC call number
G1000.2
LC item number
.B76 2020
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
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True
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  • Stars
  • Astronomy
  • Astronomy
  • Astronomy
  • HISTORY / Historical Geography
  • Astronomy
  • Stars
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the greatest maps, myths, and discoveries of the universe
Label
The sky atlas : the greatest maps, myths, and discoveries of the universe, Edward Brooke-Hitching
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Publication
Copyright
Note
"Originally published in Great Britain in 2019 by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., a CBS company."--Colophon
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
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volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
The ancient sky -- The medieval sky -- The scientific sky -- The modern sky
Control code
on1119531714
Dimensions
26 cm
Extent
255 pages
Isbn
9781797201184
Lccn
2019039280
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
color illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1119531714
Label
The sky atlas : the greatest maps, myths, and discoveries of the universe, Edward Brooke-Hitching
Publication
Copyright
Note
"Originally published in Great Britain in 2019 by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., a CBS company."--Colophon
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
The ancient sky -- The medieval sky -- The scientific sky -- The modern sky
Control code
on1119531714
Dimensions
26 cm
Extent
255 pages
Isbn
9781797201184
Lccn
2019039280
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
color illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1119531714

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