Galpe Galpe Akash Chena by Basudeb Bhattacharya [Hardcover]

"In ancient times, the night sky filled with stars was a realm of fear, wonder, and unknown mysteries for people everywhere. Various mythological stories about planets, stars, and constellations have been created in different countries. Although these stories are mere tales, they hold some historical value. This book introduces the sky through those stories. The first part of the book 'Golpe Golpe Akash Chena' (Knowing the Sky Through Stories) includes understanding the sky. It covers the use of star maps, recognizing bright stars and constellations by observing monthly star charts, and finding various mysterious objects hidden in their corners. These include colorful nebulae and star clusters of various shapes. There are red giants, blue giants, and dying stars. Information about planetary nebulae, supernova remnants, and various shaped galaxies is also included, along with some intriguing images of them.

The second part of the book provides a brief discussion on the solar system. It covers diverse stories and events that pique interest in understanding the sky, such as why we should observe a total solar eclipse, sunrise and sunset on Mercury, the day and night on Venus, the illusion of the reverse moon, the myth of intelligent life on Mars, ringless Saturn, the history of Neptune's discovery, the demotion of Pluto's planetary status, and how to observe meteor showers. Although primarily written for students, this book will appeal to curious people of all ages."