Signs & Seasons Understanding the Elements of Classical Astronomy

by Jay Ryan

Book Overview

Signs & Seasons is an introduction to "Classical Astronomy," the traditional, historical approach to the sky, as had been practiced from ancient times. The biblical basis for astronomy is emphasized, that the Sun, Moon and stars were created "for signs and seasons, days and years." (Genesis 1:14)Topics include the phases of the moon, learning the constellations, why the length of daylight changes with the seasons and how to identify the visible planets.The...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0979221102
• ISBN13: 9780979221101
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Fourth Day Press
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Age Range: 11 years and up