The Minor Constellations

The Minor Constellations by William Tyler Olcott is a comprehensive guide to the lesser-known constellations in the night sky. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a brief history of astronomy and an introduction to the constellations. The second part of the book focuses on 28 minor constellations, including their origins, mythology, and celestial coordinates. Olcott also includes detailed star charts and illustrations to aid readers in locating these constellations. The Minor Constellations is a valuable resource for amateur astronomers, stargazers, and anyone interested in the mysteries of the night sky.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Star Lore of all Ages, by William Tyler Olcott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597709.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.