Star Stack
Star Stack playing cards feature illustrations of famous astronomers and important astronomical constellations.
Stars in the night sky have long fascinated human beings, evoking a sense of awe and wonder. Being curious and pattern seeking, we built many images and stories around the constellation patterns that became part of our culture and folklore. We have learnt to carefully observe the motion of these stars in the night sky and express them in the language of mathematics, giving birth to the science of astronomy.
Star Stack playing cards feature illustrations of famous astronomers and important astronomical constellations. Decks contain 55 cards (including 2 jokers and 1 tutorial card), illustrating 52 constellations with fun facts.
Above: cards from “Star Stack” educational playing cards designed by Jessica Benjamin Purmeswar and published by EduStack, manufactured in India by TM Cards, 2015
More details: EduStack: Playing Cards for Math & Astronomy►
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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