1. Edition - October 1997
17.90 Euro
1997. 280 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 0-471-12795-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-12795-6 - John Wiley & Sons








Detailed description
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.

From the contents
The Dynamic Duo.

An Eclipse Watcher's Shopping List.

Sun Worshiping.

A Bit of Luna-See.

Eclipse Photography.

The Best Laid Plans.

Solar Eclipses: 1998-2017.

Lunar Eclipses: 1998-2017.

Appendices.

Notes.

Index.