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An artistic reference book for your coffee table, back pocket, a space-lover's keepsake. Discover myths and legends connected to the stars. Perfect for inquisitive stargazers and astronomy lovers of all ages, 'Little Book of Constellations' is a comprehensive pocket guide to all 88 constellation star patterns. At 5 inches (12.7 cm) by 7.8 inches (19.8 cm), this book is an ideal size to carry with you as a pocket companion to your night sky gazing destinations. It features a high-quality, durable matte cover and vintage-inspired cream pages. At the turn of each page, you will discover an illustrated star map, constellation names and name meanings, and well as descriptions, folklore, stories and histories. It contains all of the essentials to recognize and name all 88 constellations. The book is conveniently organized in alphabetical order, everything from "Andromeda" all the way to "Vulpecula", with all of the famous favourites in between, such as "Orion", "Big Dipper and Little Dipper", and all of the well-loved horoscope constellations.