02125cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000550011324500950016826400510026330000470031433600260036133700260038733800360041350000310044950800310048052011860051153400450169765300210174285600430176399900170180623300UtSlPG20260610133532.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQB1 aProctor, Richard A.q(Richard Anthony),d1837-188810aHalf-Hours with the Stars :bA Plain and Easy Guide to the Knowledge of the Constellations 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-03  aProduced by Robert J. Hall  a"Half-Hours with the Stars" by Richard A. Proctor is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a plain and easy guide for learners interested in the knowledge of constellations, presenting detailed maps intended specifically for American students. The primary topic is astronomy, particularly the identification and understanding of star groups visible in the night sky throughout the year.  The content includes twelve maps that show the positions of the principal constellations as seen from the United States on specific nights and times of the year. Each map is designed for practical use, allowing beginners to locate various star groups and understand their changes in appearance as the seasons progress. Proctor provides explanations of how to use the maps effectively, guiding readers through key constellations and significant stars, while also emphasizing the importance of certain reference points like the Pole Star for navigation in the night sky. Overall, the book aims to demystify the heavens, making the vast realm of stars accessible to amateur astronomers and enthusiasts alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aStars -- Atlases40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23300  c64352d64352