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The Arctic Sky: Inuit Astronomy, Star Lore, and Legend

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The Arctic Sky: Inuit Astronomy, Star Lore, and Legend - MacDonald, John
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A tour of the arctic universe awaits readers of The Arctic Sky. Constellations, star lore, legends and mythology, the sun, moon, planets, "shooting-stars, " and atmospheric phenomena such as aurora borealis, are explored from a variety of perspectives. Combining interviews with the Inuit elders and the historical records of arctic explorers and other keen observers, The Arctic Sky is a memorable journey through the Arctic night.

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The Arctic Sky: Inuit Astronomy, Star Lore, and Legend 1998, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada

ISBN-13: 9780888544278

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