An Anthology of Stargazing: A Collection of Stars and Constellations

by D.K. Publishing

Genres: Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

Published November 25, 2025

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Erin Fé · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit of a let down. I wanted to read through this with my kids, read it quickly myself first and I’m glad I did because it was super vague and also I’m pretty sure there were a few errors…
It was beautifully illustrated but that’s all I got.

[Chrysa · Rating 2 out of 5]

so many mistakes it wasn't even funny

[Fallon · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Anthology of Stargazing: A Collection of Stars and Constellations is the kind of book that makes you want to step outside at night, even if you weren’t planning to think deeply about the sky.

This collection strikes a rare balance between being scientifically grounding and emotionally resonant. Each section feels like a quiet invitation to slow down and actually see what’s above you—whether that’s the myth behind Orion, the structure of Ursa Major, or the cultural ways different civilizations have mapped the same stars. The writing doesn’t overwhelm with jargon, but it also doesn’t talk down to the reader. Instead, it builds a sense of wonder that feels both accessible and carefully earned.

What makes it a five-star read is its pacing and tone. You can open it anywhere and find something complete and satisfying, like a self-contained night-sky meditation. It works as both a reference and a reflective companion—part guidebook, part storytelling archive, part reminder that humans have always looked up and tried to make meaning out of darkness. By the end, you don’t just know more constellations—you feel more connected to them.

[Saturday's Child]

Picked up from my local library this was a quick easy read that has lovely illustrations. It’s a great introductory read for children or anyone who is curious about the night skies and wants to read more.

[Sam Carrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just a super simple, beginner friendly introduction to stars and stargazing. It is beautifully illustrated and it was a super fun, quick read

[Claire💌 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely, complimentary read to the study of stargazing and mythology. 🌟