Serge Brunier en Jean-Pierre Luminet
Niet alleen zonsverduisteringen, maar ook maaneclipsen, sterbedekkingen door de Maan en bedekkingen en overgangen van manen door de planeten worden belicht. Veelal met groot formaat foto's en fraaie historische tekeningen. Tevens informatie over toekomstige zoneclipsen tot 2020 en kaarten tot 2060; schitterend geïllustreerd, zeer groot formaat (36 x 25 cm!), 190 blz, harde kaft.
This beautiful large-format volume deals with eclipses of all kinds - lunar, solar and even those elsewhere in the Solar System and beyond. Bringing together in one place all aspects of eclipses, and lavishly illustrated throughout, Glorious Eclipses covers the history of eclipses from ancient times, the celestial mechanics involved, their observation and scientific interest. Personal accounts are given of recent eclipses, up to and including the last total solar eclipse of the twentieth century: the one on August 11th 1999 that passed across Europe, Romania, Turkey and India. This unique book contains the best photographs taken all along its path and is the perfect souvenir for all those who tried or wished to see it. In addition, it contains all you need to know about forthcoming eclipses up to 2060, complete with NASA maps and data, making it the perfect resource for both novice and veteran eclipse-chasers.
Reviews:
‘… there is much that is excellent in the book. As a book of history, myth, literature, photography and expeditionary experiences, Glorious Eclipses is outstanding.’ Jay M. Pasachoff, Nature
‘… an impressive and well illustrated large-format book containing poster-sized colour images and diagrams that will be ideal for new amateur astronomy enthusiasts or potential eclipse fans of the future … everyone who browses through Glorious Eclipses will derive a sense of enchantment and wonder at these magnificent events.’ Serge Koutchmy, Physics World
‘… attractive and beautifully illustrated book … a veritable mine of information on eclipses and is suitable for anyone who has an interest in eclipses … this is a splendid book profusely illustrated …’ Astronomy & Geophysics

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