what we see in the stars by kelsey oseid

Her favored medium, gouache, is ideal for the milky and ethereal depictions of the constellations, stars, and figures. These entries make for interesting reading, but what really shines here is Oseid’s artwork. A paragraph or two of text accompanies each figure, offering an origin story for each constellation as well as a few pertinent scientific facts about the brightest stars in the pattern. Oseid has drawn the main star pattern for every constellation, overlaying each with a whimsical illustration (an eagle for Aquila, a swan for Cygnus, and so on). Approximately half the book is dedicated to the mythology and science of the constellations, with a full page dedicated to each constellation. As the title suggests, the book’s narrative is shaped by skylore and the cultural history of finding patterns in the stars. Kelsey Oseid’s What We See in the Stars is a delightful introduction to the night sky. What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky Here, we're offering a few words on astronomy books hot off the press - just in time for the gift-giving season.

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What we see in the stars by kelsey oseid