Constellations of the Night Sky

Large, double-page illustrations introduce stargazers of all ages to 22 major constellations, among them Aquarius, the water bearer; Orion, the hunter; Gemini, the twins; as well as Canis Major, Taurus, and Leo. Accompanying text relates mythological story behind each constellation's name and identifies its principal stars.

An award-winning artist, writer, and graphic designer, Bruce LaFontaine specializes in books about history, science, transportation, and architecture. Bruce has written and illustrated 70 Dover titles, and his work has appeared in Scientific American, The Wall Street Journal, and other prominent publications.

1. "Aquarius, The Water Bearer"
2. "Pisces, The Fish"
3. "Aries, The Ram"
4. "Taurus, The Bull"
5. "Gemini, The Twins"
6. "Cancer, The Crab"
7. "Leo, The Lion"
8. "Virgo, The Virgin"
9. "Libra, The Scales"
10. "Scorpio, The Scorpion"
11. "Sagittarius, The Archer"
12. "Capricorn, The Sea Goat"
13. "Canis Major, The Great Dog"
14. "Orion, The Hunter"
15. "Aquila, The Eagle"
16. "Andromeda, The Chained Princess"
17. "Lyra, The Lyre"
18. "Ursa Major, The Great Bear (The Big Dipper) and Ursa Minor, The Lesser Bear (The Little Dipper)"
19. "Carina, The Keel of the Great Ship Argo"
20. "Centaurus, The Centaur"
21. "Boötes, The Herdsman"
22. "Perseus, The Hero"