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Most Popular Books by Edwin C. Krupp

Edwin C. Krupp is the author of Echoes of the Ancient Skies (1984), Beyond the Blue Horizon (1991), Rainbow and You (2000), The Comet and You (1985), The Moon and You (1993).

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Echoes of the Ancient Skies

Echoes of the Ancient Skies
Popular, authoritative look at the world of archaeoastronomy, the study of ancient peoples'' observation of the skies and its role in their cultural evolution. 208 illustrations.

Beyond the Blue Horizon

release date: Jan 01, 1991
Beyond the Blue Horizon
Dr. Edwin C. Krupp in his latest book, Beyond the Blue Horizon, examines the myths and legends of the sun, moon, planets, and stars. He addresses questions such as: What is the moon''s role in lunacy?; How is a match made in heaven?; and Is Santa Claus a modern shaman? More than 200 black-and-white photos.

Rainbow and You

release date: Apr 05, 2000
Rainbow and You
Explains how rainbows are formed by the colors in sunlight shining through raindrops.

The Comet and You

The Comet and You
Presents the history, appearance, and physical composition of Halley''s comet and compares it to other comets, describing its path through the solar system and its predicted return.

The Moon and You

release date: Jan 01, 1993
The Moon and You
Provides information about the moon, describing its phases, rotation, effect on our tides, and some of the myths and legends about the Earth''s nearest neighbor in space.

Cosmology, Calendars, and Horizon-Based Astronomy in Ancient Mesoamerica

release date: May 15, 2015
Cosmology, Calendars, and Horizon-Based Astronomy in Ancient Mesoamerica
""This book is an interdisciplinary tour-de-force that establishes the critical role astronomy played in the religious and civic lives of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica. Providing examples of how pre-Columbian peoples merged ideas about the cosmos with those concerning calendar and astronomy, and showcases the value of detailed examinations of astronomical data for understanding ancient cultures."--Provided by publisher"--

Skywatching in the Ancient World

release date: Jan 01, 2007

Za horyzontem

release date: Jan 01, 2006

Obserwatorzy nieba, szamani i królowie

release date: Jan 01, 2001

The Big Dipper and You

release date: Jan 01, 1989
The Big Dipper and You
Presents what is known today and past beliefs about the Big Dipper, or Ursa Major, and gives added information on the North Star, or Polaris.
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