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Eclipse! : The What, Where, When, Why, and How Guide to Watching Solar and Lunar Eclipses Paperback - 1997 - 1st Edition
by Harrington, Philip S
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- Title Eclipse! : The What, Where, When, Why, and How Guide to Watching Solar and Lunar Eclipses
- Author Harrington, Philip S
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition Used - Very good
- Pages 280
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, New York, NY
- Publication date 1997-09-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
- Bookseller's Inventory # 13698279-75
- ISBN 9780471127956 / 0471127957
- Weight 1.11 lbs (0.50 kg)
- Dimensions 9.19 x 7.5 x 0.68 in (23.34 x 19.05 x 1.73 cm)
- Category Science
- Library of Congress subjects Solar eclipses - Observers' manuals, Lunar eclipses - Observers' manuals
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 96029777
- Dewey Decimal Code 523.78
- Quantity available 1
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From the publisher
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Gossamer clouds of glowing hydrogen and clusters of colorful stars.
From the rear cover
The most complete guide to viewing eclipses-including details on every solar and lunar eclipse through 2017
Want to observe the most fleeting eclipse phenomena, take dramatic photos, and keep a detailed record of the experience? Now you can be prepared. This comprehensive one-stop resource covers everything you need to know about solar and lunar eclipses-why they happen, how to view them, how to photograph them, even when and where they will occur through the year 2017. Here's where to turn for:
* Detailed explanations of eclipse mechanics and dynamics, viewing techniques, and what to look for, both in the sky and all around you
* Extended discussions of eclipse photography and videography-film selection and developing, filter requirements, special care of equipment, and more
* Intriguing individual and group activities you can carry out during an eclipse to heighten your enjoyment and deepen your understanding of the event
* Detailed maps and discussions on how and where to best view each eclipse, plus travel considerations, likely weather conditions, and equipment recommendations
Whether you're a backyard astronomer, a dedicated eclipse chaser, or a teacher guiding students through their first eclipse experience, Eclipse! provides the in-depth, detailed, practical information you need to make the most of these thrilling celestial marvels of nature.
Want to observe the most fleeting eclipse phenomena, take dramatic photos, and keep a detailed record of the experience? Now you can be prepared. This comprehensive one-stop resource covers everything you need to know about solar and lunar eclipses-why they happen, how to view them, how to photograph them, even when and where they will occur through the year 2017. Here's where to turn for:
* Detailed explanations of eclipse mechanics and dynamics, viewing techniques, and what to look for, both in the sky and all around you
* Extended discussions of eclipse photography and videography-film selection and developing, filter requirements, special care of equipment, and more
* Intriguing individual and group activities you can carry out during an eclipse to heighten your enjoyment and deepen your understanding of the event
* Detailed maps and discussions on how and where to best view each eclipse, plus travel considerations, likely weather conditions, and equipment recommendations
Whether you're a backyard astronomer, a dedicated eclipse chaser, or a teacher guiding students through their first eclipse experience, Eclipse! provides the in-depth, detailed, practical information you need to make the most of these thrilling celestial marvels of nature.
