A Field Book of the Stars

""A Field Book of the Stars"" by William Tyler Olcott is a comprehensive guide to the stars and constellations visible in the night sky. The book is designed for amateur astronomers and stargazers who are interested in learning more about the stars and their movements. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of astronomy, the constellations, the planets, and the stars themselves. The author provides detailed descriptions of each constellation, including its location, appearance, and mythology. The book also includes charts and diagrams to help readers identify the stars and constellations in the night sky. Additionally, the author provides tips on observing the stars and planets, including how to use telescopes and binoculars. Overall, ""A Field Book of the Stars"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy and stargazing.1907. With Fifty Diagrams. From the Introduction: Considering the ease with which a knowledge of the constellations can be acquired, it seems a remarkable fact that so few are conversant with these time-honored configurations of the heavens. Aside from a knowledge of the Dipper and the Pleiades, the constellations to the vast majority, are utterly unknown. To facilitate and popularize if possible this fascinating recreation of stargazing the author has designed this field-book. It is limited in scope solely to that purpose, and all matter of a technical or theoretical nature has been omitted. The endeavor has been to include in these pages only such matter as the reader can observe with the naked eye, or an opera-glass. Simplicity and brevity have been aimed at, the main idea being that whatever is bulky or verbose is a hindrance rather than a help when actually engaged in the observation of the heavens. The constellations embraced in this manual are only those visible from the average latitude of the New England and Middle States, and owe their place in the particular season in which they are found to the fact that in that season they are favorably situated for observation. With this brief explanatory note of the purpose and design of the book, the author proceeds to outline the scheme of study. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.