02555cam a2200469 i 4500 478676870 TxAuBib 20210119120000.0 191004t20202019||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2019039280 9781797201184 1797201182 (OCoLC)1119531714 TxAuBib rda Brooke-Hitching, Edward,. The Sky atlas : the greatest maps, myths and discoveries of the universe / Edward Brooke-Hitching. San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2020. ℗2019. 255 p. : col. ill. HB ; 26 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier "Originally published in Great Britain in 2019 by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., a CBS company."--Colophon. Includes bibliographical references (page 248) and index. The ancient sky -- The medieval sky -- The scientific sky -- The modern sky. "THE SKY ATLAS assembles some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created to understand the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography-a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books-as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogues, antique instruments, and other curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars and planets, but also of gods, devils, weather wizards, flying sailors, ancient aliens, mythological animals, and rampaging spirits. Here are the crystal cosmos of the ancient Greeks; the medieval sea, sailed by ships above the clouds; Tibetan sky burials; secret messages hidden in starlight, and much more. With thrilling stories and gorgeous artwork, this remarkable atlas explores our fascination with the sky across time and cultures to form an extraordinary chronicle of cosmic imagination and discovery"-- Provided by publisher. 20210119. Stars Atlases. Astronomy History. Astronomy History Pictorial works. Astronomy Charts, diagrams, etc. Charts, diagrams, etc. History. Pictorial works. Scientific atlases. Atlases. Illustrated works. TXING