What We See In The Stars (an Illustrated Tour Of The Night Sky)

By (author) Oseid, Kelsey; By (author) Oseid Kelsey
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A sumptuous beginner''s guide to astronomy and the night sky
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What We See in the Stars Kelsey Oseid is 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 is a tour of the night sky through more than a hundred 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 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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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.
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The prettiest book I have seen in a very long time
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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.
Biographical note
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 and in magazines including Good Housekeeping.
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A sumptuous beginner''s guide to astronomy and the night sky
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Sunlight is starlight. On Venus, a day is longer than a year. The North Star won’t always be the North Star. Shadows are darker on the moon. Amazing facts and the stories behind them are explored and explained in this beautifully illustrated tour of our solar system. Combining mythology, history, and science, What We See in the Stars covers the night sky’s most brilliant celestial bodies – constellations, planets, comets, the moon, and the Milky Way – as well as less familiar features such as the outer objects, nebulae, and deep space. Readers and stargazers of all ages will delight in this charming journey through the cosmos.
Review quote: previous work
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.
Review quote: previous work
The prettiest book I have seen in a very long time
Review quote: previous work
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