The text includes mythological and historical aspects of the subject and has numerous exercises for the student. The final chapter is a unique collection of poetry related to the stars from ancient India to modern times. Appendices include future astronomical events, technical data, materials and publications, and a comprehensive glossary of astronomical terms.
Contents:
- Introduction
- The Stars -- I
- The Stars -- II
- The Sun
- The Moon
- Eclipses
- The Planets
- The Copernican Revolution
- Comets and Meteors
- The Southern Hemisphere Sky
- The Stars in Poetry
- Appendices:
- Astronimical Events
- Technical Data
- Astronomical Symbols
- much more ....