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The constellations and how to find them; 13 maps, showing the position of the constellations in the sky during each month of any year. A popular and simple guide to a knowledge of the starry heavens, with introduction, general explanations, and a separate description of each map (1887)

Peck, William, Sir, 1862-1925 · Boston, Mass., Silver, Burdett & Co · leaf 26

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entation of the Starry Heavens in the Evening at the following Dates andHours :— October i6 at 31 10.20 November 6 at 10.0 II „ 9.40 16 „ 9.20 21 „ 8.0 6.40 The circular boundary of this Map represents the Horizon, with the principal points of the compassindicated. The Cross in the centre is the… … |N this Map, the Great Bear, Ursa Major, will be seen due North and at the lowest part of itsdiurnal course; it is easily recognised by its seven bright stars, (Fig. 7) four of which form asomewhat elongated square. [This is considered to be the most splendid and conspicuous ofthose constellations…

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