Stars Over Hawaiʻi presents an introduction to the study of astronomy and an overview of current knowledge about the night sky above us and the vast universe beyond. Descriptions of the constellations and some of the stories behind the Greek and Roman mythology that is associated with their names is included. Twelve monthly star charts, plus two that label star names in Hawaiian, will help guide you through the year in your own explorations of Hawaiʻi s brilliant starlit sky. Hawaiian Astronomy is explored through legend, surviving oral history, and the ongoing observation of the skies and our planet. This latest edition builds upon a solid foundation to bring star gazers up to date with current statistics and theories about our universe.
By E.H. Bryan Jr.
- Paperback: 72 pages
- Publisher: Petroglyph Pr Ltd; 3 Rev Upd edition (August 1, 2015)
- Language: English
- Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches
- Made in Hilo, Hawaiʻi
