Description: For thousands of years, people have told stories of swan in the night sky. This book introduces the constellation Cygnus, the space objects found within it, the myths associated with it, and where to find it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informative sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Brief description: Meg Thacher teaches astronomy at Smith College in Massachusetts. She is the author of Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations. She writes books and articles about science, classical music, and mythology, but mostly astronomy. The Summer Triangle is her favorite asterism because she used to watch it during summer camp.