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Astrology and astronomy : a pictorial archive of signs and symbols / Ernst and Johanna Lehner.

QB15 .L36 2005

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Format:: Book
Author/Creator:: Lehner, Ernst, 1895-1971.
Contributor:: Gotham Book Mart Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Lehner, Johanna.
Standardized Title:: Lore and lure of outer space
Language:: English
Subjects (All):: Astronomy--History.; Astronomy.; History.; Constellations.
Genre:: History.
Penn Provenance:: Gotham Book Mart (former owner) (Gotham Book Mart Collection copy)
Physical Description:: 192 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Place of Publication:: Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2005.
Summary:: "As enchanting to browse through as a rare, old manuscript, this intriguing collection of astrological and astronomical illustrations is a unique compendium of the legends, myths, and symbolism of the heavens." "Amassed from far eastern, medieval, and other sources, more than 300 extraordinary woodcuts and engravings depict the planets, Milky Way, signs of the zodiac, the celestial sphere, ancient and modern constellations, comets and meteors, asteroids, and other galactic marvels. The striking illustrations by ancient Babylonian, Greek, Arab, and Renaissance astronomers accompany a treasure trove of stories, lore, and mythical explanations of the nature and origin of astronomical phenomena. Information on the distances, sizes, and magnitudes of stars is also included, along with stellar landmarks, external galaxies, and other scientific data." "A multipurpose reference of striking designs for artists and designers, this archive will also provide scientists and interested readers with an absorbing glimpse into some of the folkloric aspects of primitive astronomy and astrology. Book jacket."--Jacket.
Contents:: The Story of Astronomy; Reaching for the Stars; The Milky Way; The Planets; The Planetary Week; The Sun; The Moon; Mercury; Venus; Mars; Jupiter; Saturn; The Earth; The Modern Planets; Uranus; Neptune; Pluto; The Zodiac; Aries; the Ram; Taurus; the Bull; Gemini; the Twins; Cancer; the Crab; Leo; the Lion; Virgo; the Virgin; Libra; the Balance; Scorpio; the Scorpion; Sagittarius; the Archer; Capricorn; the Goat; Aquarius; the Water Bearer; Pisces; the Fishes; The Celestial Sphere; The Ancient Constellations; Andromeda; the Chained Lady; Aquila; the Eagle; Ara; the Altar; Argo Navis; the Ship Argo; Auriga; the Charioteer; Bootes; the Bear Driver; Canis Major; the Greater Dog; Canis Minor; the Lesser Dog; Cassiopeia; the Lady in the Chair; Centaurus; the Centaur; Cepheus; the Monarch; Cetus; the Whale; Corona Borealis; the Northern Crown; Corvus; the Raven; Crater; the Cup; Cygnus; the Swan; Delphinus; the Dolphin; Draco; the Dragon; Equuleus; the Little Horse; Eridanus; the River Po; Hercules; the Kneeler; Hydra; the Water Monster; Lepus; the Hare; Lupus; the Wolf; Lyra; the Harp; Ophiuchus; the Serpent Holder; Orion; the Giant Hunter; Pegasus; the Winged Horse; Perseus; the Rescuer; Piscis Australis; the Southern Fish; Sagitta; the Arrow; Serpens; the Snake; Triangulum; the Triangle; Ursa Major; the Greater Bear; Ursa Minor; the Lesser Bear; The Modern Constellations; Antinous; the Youth; Antlia; the Pump; Apus; the Bird of Paradise; Caelum; the Chisel; Camelopardalis; the Giraffe; Canes Venatici; the Hunting Dogs; Chamaeleon; the Chameleon; Circinus; the Pair of Compasses; Columba Noae; the Dove of Noah; Coma Berenices; the Hair of Berenice; Corona Australis; the Southern Crown; Crux; the Southern Cross; Dorado; the Goldfish; Fornax; the Furnace; Grus; the Crane; Horologium; the Clock; Hydrus; the Water Snake; Indus; the Indian River; Lacerta; the Lizard; Leo Minor; the Lesser Lion; The Lynx; Microscopium; the Microscope; Monoceros; the Unicorn; Mons Mensae; the Table Mountain; Musca Australis; the Southern Fly; Norma; the Rule; Octans Hadleianus; the Octant of Hadley; Pavo; the Peacock; The Phenix; Pictor; the Painter; Piscis Volans; the Flying Fish; Quadrans Muralis; the Mural Quadrant; Recticulum; the Reticule; The Sculptor; Scutum Sobieskii; the Shield of Sobieski; Sextans; the Sextant; Telescopium; the Telescope; Terebellum; the Borer; Triangulum Australe; the Southern Triangle; Triangulum Minor; the Lesser Triangle; Tucana; the American Goose; Vexillum; the Flag; Vulpecula cum Ansere; the Little Fox with the Goose; Vulture Cadens; the Falling Vulture; Comets and Meteors; The Asteroids; Ceres; Pallas; Juno; Vesta; The Story of Astrology; Homo Signorum; Planetary Alchemy; Chiromancy; Metoposcopy; Cartomancy.
Notes:: Originally published: Lore and lure of outer space. New York : Tudor Pub. Co., 1964.
ISBN:: 048643981X; 9780486439815
OCLC:: 57142689
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