by Jacqueline Mitton, Christina Balit · tapa dura · ISBN 9788498010572
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«Guía Astronómica de las Constelaciones del Zodíaco» is the illustrated guide by Jacqueline Mitton and Christina Balit, published by Blume in hardback (36 pages).
Illustrated book that explores the zodiac constellations and their legends: gods, mortals, and fantastic creatures. It shows the main stars of each constellation over an artistic representation of the mythological character and explains the myth of each symbol. Includes a table comparing the constellations with the zodiac signs.
The Spanish edition was published in 2005; the original English title is 'Zodiac: Celestial Circle of the Sun'. Translation by Rosa Maria Borràs Montané.
Recommended for children and young people interested in astronomy and classical mythology.
Jacqueline Mitton is a British astronomer, writer, and media consultant who lives and works in Cambridge, UK. She studied at Somerville College, Oxford and Murray Edwards College, Cambridge. She has also served as Public Relations Officer for the Royal Astronomical Society. From 1987 to 1993, she was the editor of the Journal of the British Astronomical Association and has authored, co-authored, or contributed to many books.
