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Solar Eclipses
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For millennia, solar eclipses have stirred awe and fear. Once seen as omens, they are now celebrated as rare spectacles that unite science and wonder. This accessible, richly illustrated book explores their cultural, emotional and scientific significance, from ancient myths to modern eclipse-chasing expeditions. It traces how eclipses helped unlock secrets of the Sun, and why witnessing one inspires powerful reactions and lifelong fascination. The book also offers practical guidance for planning and observing upcoming eclipses, making it an essential companion for curious observers and seasoned eclipse-hunters alike. Combining historical depth, scientific insight and personal experience, this is the definitive guide to one of nature's most dramatic and moving celestial events.
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Biological SciencesTable of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. In the Rush of the Moon’s Shadow
- 2. Ancient History
- 3. The Greeks
- 4. The ‘Impudent Star’
- 5. Eclipses and the ‘Error’ of the Moon
- 6. The Scientific Study of Solar Eclipses Begins
- 7. Vulcan
- 8. Eclipse Science Comes of Age
- 9. ‘Tranquillity Shadowed with Horror’
- Appendix I: How to (Safely) Observe a Solar Eclipse
- Appendix II: Solar Eclipses, 2026–9
- References
- Further Reading
- Acknowledgements
- Photo Acknowledgements
- Index
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