Description
Through the chapters, readers will delve into the 'Path of Totality', a term central to understanding the significance of Umbra and Penumbra in solar eclipses. Delve into the major solar eclipses that have shaped history and gain insight into the mechanical factors that influence these phenomena's duration and appearance.
Trace the journey of our understanding of solar eclipses through the ages, from fear-ridden superstition to fruitful scientific discovery. You will explore the role these spectacles have played in antiquity, their modern interpretations, and their place in various cultural interpretations and mythologies.
'Solar Eclipse Uncovered: A Complete Guide' enlightens its readers on safe and effective eclipse viewing, detailing necessary equipment and the best global locations to witness these stellar events. It also provides a comprehensive guide to upcoming eclipses to keep an eye out for.
The book gives an overview of solar eclipses in scientific research and education, highlighting opportunities for burgeoning astronomers and educators. It highlights notable solar eclipses, emphasizing the longest eclipses, and those events that shifted our understanding of this phenomenon.
It also explores the fascinating field of annular and hybrid eclipses, offering tips for viewing, and discussing their distinguishing features. The book examines the effects of solar eclipses on animals, observable changes in behavior, and the scientific theories behind these changes.
In the modern age of technology, 'Solar Eclipse Uncovered: A Complete Guide' will guide readers on how to capture these magic moments in the digital medium - be it through digital photography or virtually.
Finally, travel forward into the future with informed predictions of solar eclipses and their long-term effects on Earth. No stone goes unturned in this comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating this awe-inspiring spectacle that is a solar eclipse. Add this must-have book to your shelf today!
Details
Publisher - Xspurts
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Verity L. Morven
Published Date - 2025-09-05
ISBN - 9781776832514
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.9 cm
Page Count - 158
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