The Pleiades - William Tyler Olcott - Bog

The Pleiades is a book written by William Tyler Olcott that explores the mythology, history, and science behind the star cluster known as the Pleiades. The book delves into the various cultures and civilizations that have observed and interpreted the cluster, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Native Americans. Olcott also discusses the scientific discoveries and theories surrounding the Pleiades, such as its distance from Earth and the possibility of planets orbiting its stars. Additionally, the book includes beautiful illustrations and photographs of the Pleiades and its surrounding celestial objects. Overall, The Pleiades is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of one of the most well-known and beloved star clusters in the night sky.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Star Lore of all Ages, by William Tyler Olcott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597709.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.