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Flags of the night sky when astronomy meets national pride André G. Bordeleau
Springer Nature - Springer Physics and Astronomy (R0) eBooks 2014 English International Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bordeleau, André G. (André George)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Flags--History.
- Flags.
- Astronomy and state.
- Emblems, National.
- Astronomy.
- Astrophysics.
- astronomy.
- astrophysics.
- Medical Subjects:
- Astronomy.
- Genre:
- History
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- New York Springer 2014
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Many national flags display astronomical features -- Sun, Moon, stars -- but are they really based on existing astronomical objects? The United States flag sports 50 stars, one for each state, however none of them are linked to real stars. Further, the lunar crescent is often shaped like the Sun being eclipsed by the Moon. At times, stars are seen right next to the crescent, where the darkened disc of the moon should be!
- Contents:
- Federative Republic of Brazil: Constellations in the Breeze Crux: Beacon of the Southern Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere: The Empty Sky Sun-Bearing Flags: Here Comes the Sun Moon-Bearing Flags: Bright Side of the Moon Starry Flags: Here's Stars in Your Eyes Starry Flags: Here's Stars in Your Eyes
- Notes:
- Print version record
- Other Format:
- Print version:
- ISBN:
- 9781461409298
- 1461409292
- 1306162505
- 9781306162500
- 1461409284
- 9781461409281
- OCLC:
- 863203471
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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