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1 online resource (356 pages) |
| Contents |
Federative Republic of Brazil: Constellations in the Breeze -- Crux: Beacon of the Southern Hemisphere -- Northern Hemisphere: The Empty Sky -- Sun-Bearing Flags: Here Comes the Sun -- Moon-Bearing Flags: Bright Side of the Moon -- Starry Flags: Here's Stars in Your Eyes -- Starry Flags: Here's Stars in Your Eyes |
| Summary |
Many national flags display astronomical features -- Sun, Moon, stars -- but are they really based on existing astronomical objects? The United States flag sports 50 stars, one for each state, however none of them are linked to real stars. Further, the lunar crescent is often shaped like the Sun being eclipsed by the Moon. At times, stars are seen right next to the crescent, where the darkened disc of the moon should be! |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Flags -- History
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Astronomy and state.
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Emblems, National.
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REFERENCE -- Genealogy & Heraldry.
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Physique.
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Astronomie.
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Astronomy and state
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Emblems, National
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Flags
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781461409298 |
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1461409292 |
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1306162505 |
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9781306162500 |
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1461409284 |
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9781461409281 |
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