Lajos Bartha: The History and Attractions of the Constellations (2nd Expanded Edition!) The updated edition of the highly successful 2010 first edition, now available with many more colorful illustrations.
Everything you need to know about constellations! The most comprehensive work in Hungarian on the subject! The Author provides an overview of the history of the formation of individual constellations, the star myths prevalent among different eras and peoples, including the star knowledge of the Hungarian people.
Based on the latest data, it presents the more interesting stars and notable objects of the constellations. It assists the Reader in locating and identifying constellations. The volume is the fruit of 40 years of research, enriched by nearly 500 maps and illustrations (including many original reproductions of 15th to 18th-century star atlases and map sheets).
The Author (a lifelong member of the Royal Geographical Society in London) boasts thousands of domestic and international publications and passed away this year (May 23, 2025). As a well-known popularizer, experienced observer, and historian of science, he guides the reader with a sure hand.