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Klappentext Generations have delighted in this guide to the myths and legends surrounding stars and constellations. Captivating retellings of the origins and histories of the ancient star groups include stories of Pegasus, Ursa Major, the Pleiades, the signs of the zodiac, and other constellations. "Classic." -- "Sky & Telescope. "58 illustrations. Inhaltsverzeichnis Prefatory NoteIntroduction to Dover EditionIntroduction The Origin and History of the Ancient Star GroupsAndromeda, The Chained LadyAquarius, The Water BearerPiscis Australis, The Southern FishAquila, The EagleAries, The RamAuriga, The CharioteerBoötes, The Bear DriverCanes Venatici, The Hunting DogsCancer, The CrabCanis Major, The Greater DogCanis Minor, The Lesser DogCapricornus, The Sea GoatCassiopeia, The Lady in the ChairCepheus, The KingCetus, The WhaleCorona Borealis, The Northern CrownCorvus, The CrowCrater, The CupCygnus, The Swan or the Northern CrossDelphinus, The DolphinDraco, The DragonEridanus, The River PoGemini, The TwinsHercules, The KneelerHydra, The Water SnakeLeo, The LionLepus, The HareLibra, The ScalesLyra, The LyreOphiuchus or Serpentarius, The Serpent-Bearer, and Serpens, The SerpentOrion, The Giant HunterPegasus, The Flying HorsePerseus, The ChampionPisces, The FishesSagittarius, The ArcherScropio, The ScorpionTaurus, The BullUrsa Major, The Greater BearUrsa Minor, The Lesser BearVirgo, The VirginThe Galaxy, or Milky WayThe Hyades and Pleiades, The HyadesThe PleiadesThe Minor Constellations Argo Navis, The Ship Argo Camelopardalis, The Giraffe Columba Noæ, Noah's Dove Coma Berenices, Berenice's Hair Lacerta, The Lizard Leo Minor, The Lesser Lion Lynx, The Lynx Monoceros, The Unicorn Sagitta, The Arrow Sextans, The Sextant Scutum Sobiescanum, Sobieski's Shield Triangulum, The Triangle Vulpecula Cum Ansere, The Fox with the GooseAppendixIndex to Constellations
