This book is for amateur astronomers who would like to know the
mythology behind the names of astronomical objects in the night
sky. It covers the lore and legend behind Ptolemy's 48
constellations, along with significant asterisms, the planets and
their moons, the brightest named asteroids and dwarf planets. The
revised second edition includes a host of new moons and dwarf
planets discovered since 2011. In addition, it now features a new
section on major asteroids and their associated myths. While still
primarily focused on Greco-Roman mythology, the book now branches
out to cover more recently named objects from other cultures, such
as Hawaiian, Rapanui, Tongva and Inuit. To assist practical
observers, the book gives the location and description of each
constellation, including named stars and deep-sky objects. A host
of helpful astronomy tips and techniques, as well as a brief
introduction to astrophotography, are included to encourage direct
observation and imaging of these mythical objects in the night sky.
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