Total Eclipses of the Sun (Princeton science library)

Total Eclipses of the Sun (Princeton science library)

by JBZirker (Author)

Synopsis

Eclipses have captured attention and sparked curiosity about the cosmos since the first appearance of humankind. Having been blamed for everything from natural disasters to the fall of kings, they are now invaluable tools for understanding many celestial as well as terrestrial phenomena. This clear, easy-to-understand guide explains what causes total eclipses and how they can be used in experiments to examine everything from the dust between the planets to general relativity. A new chapter has been added on the eclipse of July 11, 1991 (the great Hawaiian eclipse).

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 222
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 25 May 1995

ISBN 10: 0691029520
ISBN 13: 9780691029528

Media Reviews
Total Eclipses of the Sun is a succinctly written, up-to-date summary of the scientific return from the eclipse experiment. The book is recommended for the advanced amateur and the professional astronomer.---W. Livingston, Science
Jack Zirker's work on eclipses is the prime book on the subject that everybody should read. His unique combination of knowledgeable discussion of the science along with anecdotes and description of the eclipse phenomena makes a book that is fun to read as well as educationally useful. --Jay M. Pasachoff, Williams College