I found "What We See In The Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky" by Kelsey Oseid while taking a little mental health trip into nature. And what a nice read it was!
["A richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more.
Combining art, mythology, and science, What We See in the Stars gives readers a tour of the night sky through more than 100 magical pieces of original art, all accompanied by text that weaves related legends and lore with scientific facts. This beautifully packaged book covers the night sky's most brilliant features--such as the constellations, the moon, the bright stars, and the visible planets--as well as less familiar celestial phenomena like the outer planets, nebulae, and deep space. Adults seeking to recapture the magic of youthful stargazing, younger readers interested in learning about natural history and outer space, and those who appreciate beautiful, hand-painted art will all delight in this charming book."]
I know a lot about space, the planets, the stars, ect (thank you fifth grade obsession). But it's always nice to reread some facts and learn some new ones.
And the illustrations in here?!?! MY GOD! They're beautiful and glorious and filled with so many shades of navy that you'd think it wouldn't quite so engaging. If I wasn't a firm black-inc tattoo gal, I'd consider getting the moon Kelsey painted in this book on my body somewhere, because wow, just wow.
It's also sad to continue to read books that claim Pluto isn't a planet anymore (yes, I know it's been 20+ years, but I'm still sooooo bitter). One of these days, maybe I'll stumble upon a book that is equally as sad as I am about it (any suggestions?).
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