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INTRODUCTION

• Some basic facts about the classical constellations

STAR MYTHS OF THE GREEKS AND ROMANS

• Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook, translated by Dr. Theony Condos
• Sample chapter: Delphinus, the Dolphin
• Table of contents
• Special Star Maps Offer
• About the illustrations

ART GALLERY

• Atlas Farnese (59k JPEG). This statue of Atlas upholding the celestial sphere is the earliest surviving representation of the classical constellations.
• The Forty-eight Classical Constellations. These two engravings show the northern and southern halves of the celestial sphere.

LINKS

• Chris Dolan's The Constellations and their Stars
• Astronomy links from The Villa of the Muses and the Liberal Arts

 

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