Tales of the Night Sky: Revealing the Mythologies and Folklore Behind the Constellations - Includes a Beautifully Illustrated Constellation Po, Kerod Robin

Astronomer and ordained ex-zen monk offers a modern approach to stargazing that reflects growing interest in popular and accessible science through mindfulness. Through a mix of both scientific fact and meditative insight, discover how the mysteries of the twinkly skies can connect us all more deeply to our inner selves. Noticing the bright constellations in the night skies above can foster a sense of curiosity, awe, and deep interconnection like nothing else on Earth.

For each of the constellations, discover:

• Philosophy and lifestyle advice learned from the origin of the constellation
• Myths and cultural connections of the constellation
• Celestial events that occur annually
• The deep sky objects contained in the constellation, including nebulae and star clusters