Mitton, Jacqueline.

Once upon a starry night : heroes and gods of the constellations / Jacqueline Mitton, Christina Balit. - London, Eng. : Frances Lincoln, 2005, c2003. - 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.

Here are the stories of 10 great constellations - from Persons to Hercules, including Pegasus, Argo, Andromeda and Cassiopeia. Jacqueline Mitton sets contemporary fact against ancient legend; and Christina Balit portrays each constellation in loving detail. Drawing on the eternal lure of the universe, this makes an exciting introduction to the figures dominating our night sky.

ISBN: 1845070739 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Constellations.
Stars.
Mythology.