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A richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more.

Combining art, mythology, and science, What We See in the Stars gives readers a tour of the night sky through more than 100 magical pieces of original art, all accompanied by text that weaves related legends and lore with scientific facts. This beautifully packaged book covers the night sky's most brilliant features--such as the constellations, the moon, the bright stars, and the visible planets--as well as less familiar celestial phenomena like the outer planets, nebulae, and deep space. Adults seeking to recapture the magic of youthful stargazing, younger readers interested in learning about natural history and outer space, and those who appreciate beautiful, hand-painted art will all delight in this charming book.

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"Kelsey Oseid renders the history, science, and myths of our solar system in stunning hand-painted art."
—BuzzFeed

"What We See in the Stars explains the human connection we have to the cosmos and the scientific discoveries made by people from around the world over several centuries. Beautifully illustrated, its inky pages take you on a journey to swim alongside the stars and celestial bodies throughout our galaxy. Kelsey Oseid makes you aware of your own unique place in spacetime and artfully shows why you should keep looking up."
—Ariel Waldman, author of What’s It Like in Space?

“This book is a beautiful way to learn about the science and history of the night sky. Kelsey Oseid’s beautiful paintings seem to be speckled with starlight and truly bring to life facts about astronomy, astrology, and mythology, from the mechanics of meteor showers to the tools used to map and name ancient constellations. What We See in the Stars is an amazing resource for anyone who ever looks up at the sky in wonderment.”
—Rachel Ignotofsky, author of Women in Science

About the Author

KELSEY OSEID is an illustrator, painter, artist, and amateur naturalist who has illustrated a variety of children's books and runs an online shop where she sells prints and original pieces of her nature-themed work. Her work has been featured on Design*Sponge, Oh So Beautiful Paper, Everglow Handmade, and in magazines like Organic Life, Anthology, and Good Housekeeping.

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INTRODUCTION

For most of human history, our understanding of the cosmos was based not on scientific evidence, but on our direct observations of the night sky as we gazed up at its sparkling, dark expanse.

We once imagined the sky to be something like a hollow, spherical shell surrounding the Earth, and stars as bright points on that shell. When we began to notice that some of those bright points took different paths across the sky than the rest, we altered our explanation: the Earth was encased not by one sphere, but by many perfectly transparent crystal spheres nested inside one another and spinning in different directions. Onto these, we mapped constellations, the sun, and the moon.

Our old theories about how the universe worked were flawed, but stargazing was still key to some of humanity’s most important achievements. Calendars based on the movement of the sun, moon, and stars were important to the development of early agriculture. Navigation based on the positions of the constellations helped explorers sail the globe. The importance of the stars in our history is undeniable.

With so many of us spending a majority of our time indoors and living in light-polluted cities, our stargazing is often limited to occasionally noticing the moon on a particularly luminous night. Even the Milky Way—our own home galaxy that appears as a soft stream of light stretching across the sky—is impossible to see when drowned out by the artificial light of our modern world. We can forget the magic of the night sky.

To take a moment and gaze up is to connect to an ancient human experience, and can be a great source of wonder and awe. This book is a tour of the night sky, centered on the old names and stories still in use by astronomers today. It will cover the most brilliant features of our solar system: the constellations, the moon, the bright stars, and the visible planets. And it will delve into less familiar celestial phenomena too, like the outer planets and deep space. Through it all, we’ll explore some of the ancient mythology behind our night sky, as well as the basic science behind what we see—and don’t see—in the stars.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0399579532
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press (September 26, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780399579530
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399579530
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.2 x 0.74 x 8.2 inches

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Tabby L Budde

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Beautiful book easy to read and understand. Beautifully illustrated. Great for adults and children.

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Such a pretty cover and layout!! The title is holographic so it shines in the sunlight. The book is a lot thicker than I thought it was going to be so it’s a pleasant surprise. This is a great gift for someone who loves space or yourself! I got it for my sister as a gift but now I’m wanting to read it for myself lol

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Good for young and old

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Beautiful book with wonderful illustrations and information. The cover title has a metallic holographic shine to it (added a little video that hopefully shows this off) and is pretty in person. I got it for my 9 year old who loves art and facts and science and is currently into stars/planets/constellations. Would be great book to accompany a microscope or to gift with some type of planetarium/museum membership. A good gift for any age or gender, really.

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Beautifully illustrated book for a complete beginner

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3.5 Stars.
This is a beautifully illustrated book and you can tell a lot of time went into the art/design of this book.

This book offers a good,brief general overview of the constellations and planets and would make a great gift for someone who's interested in learning a bit more about the sky, but
If youre looking for a deep dive into the science and mythology of the constellations this book isn't it.

I'd reccomend this book for a complete beginner who is interested in learning basics about the constellations and planets. I wouldn't reccomend this book for someone who really wants a deep dive into the mythology and constellations.

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Rachel Cacek

Great book to learn about outer space

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023

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I initially bought a copy for a friend who was going to live in rural SD. And had never really seen the night sky. Different then looking at the stars! I leafed through the pages and was so amazed I sent for another book for me. Family were campers and loved the night sky. Theiit is so much scientific explations. Loved the history of the planet names. Easy to read. And so much fun, too! Thank you. I

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Beautiful Book

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This is a beautiful book filled with interesting information with lovely illustrations.

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The Perfect Companion to any Telescope!

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This is a fantastic book that will surely appeal to anyone who enjoys looking up at all of the wonders in the night sky. From its attractive cover to the incredible illustrations and detailed information inside, this hard cover publication will keep you reaching for it time and time again. And the best part... This book is geared for all ages!

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SH

Great illustrations and very informative

Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2023

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Bought it for my 11 yr old nephew who loved it, and the whole family found it quite useful.

Perla Bernal

Great book!

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Loved it as soon as I opened it! The illustrations are insanely beautiful and the content is exactly what i expected and even more. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a simple but also good read about what's up there in the universe:)

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Una verdadera preciosidad.. Nos encanta a niños y adultos

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En casa tenemos varios libros preciosos sobre astronomia.. Pues éste, es de los más bonitos y que más nos gusta en casa...
Muy completo y didáctico

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Magnificent Book !

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This is that book that i never wanted to finish reading but sadly i did yesterday...This is a beautiful book full of information about astronomy and so much magic has been put in every page that is adored by the reader's eye. I am glad i bought this book for myself.

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Sam

Absolutely beautifully illustrated with just enough information

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2022

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I used this book to add to my knowledge of basic concepts in traditional astrology and I must say I almost got more out of this book than textbooks and courses on the subject. Such exquisite visuals to bring it home and help me get and remember it. Thanks to The Tarot Lady for recommending it.

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