Do you want to learn where the constellation Ursa Major got its name from? What fascinating story lies behind the constellations Andromeda and Perseus? Who are the constellations of the zodiac and how did ancient civilizations turn to them to create the first calendars? When and how did explorers and astronomers discover new constellations and give them names like "Telescope," "Net," "Microscope," and many more? Then all you have to do is open this book and imagine that it is night and that you are in the countryside, away from the lights of the street and car headlights.

In ancient times, all over the world, people would turn their gaze to the sky every night. In some parts of the world, some would see a pattern of bright stars that resembled a fish, while in others they would see a group of stars that resembled a forest bear. These observers of the stars discerned characters and objects that reminded them of familiar myths and stories. Today, we know that these images in the sky are known as CONSTELLATIONS!

The book you are holding contains everything you would like to know about the constellations and their stars, their myths and stories, through concise and comprehensive texts and exceptionally careful illustrations. It is a useful guide for both children and adults who want to discover the secrets of the night sky, an introduction to the history of astronomy, which provides readers with the necessary information to be able to locate the positions of the 88 internationally recognized constellations in the sky. For each constellation, in addition to information on its location, the stories and myths associated with its name are also presented, as well as details about the seasons of the year in which it is visible, while the main stars and star groups are also presented. Maps and a useful glossary complete the edition, making it an original source of visual information, as well as a valuable "guide" for the aspiring explorer of the sky.