A beautifully illustrated non-fiction book about stars, covering the science, their various forms in nature, and the myths, stories and symbolism that they have inspired. Wish Upon a Star: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Stars is a richly-illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of stars. Covering their various forms, including constellations & galaxies, how we study stars, humankinds' connections to stars (including navigation, religion, art, culture and superstitions) as we all the rich history of astronomy and star mythology around the world.
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