Totality: Eclipses of the Sun

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Mark Littmann (Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Tennessee) Fred Espenak (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland)

Totality

Eclipses of the Sun

Mark Littmann (Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Tennessee), Fred Espenak (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland), Ken Willcox (The late Ken Willcox was at Phillips Petroleum Company and Adjunct Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Bartlesville Wesleyan College, Oklahoma)

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Oxford University Press
01 April 2009

Mathematics & Sciences; Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods; Solar system: the Sun & planets; Astrophysics; Popular astronomy & space

A total eclipse of the Sun is the most awesome sight in the heavens.

Totality: Eclipses of the Sun takes you to eclipses of the past, present, and future, and lets you see - and feel - why people travel to the ends of the Earth to observe them.

Totality: Eclipses of the Sun is the best guide and reference book on solar eclipses ever written. It explains: how to observe them; how to photograph and videotape them; why they occur; their history and mythology; and future eclipses - when and where to see themTotality also tells the remarkable story of how eclipses shocked scientists, revealed the workings of the Sun, and made Einstein famous.

And the book shares the experiences and advice of many veteran eclipse observers.

Totality: Eclipses of the Sun is profusely illustrated with stunning photographs (many in color) and more than a hundred maps and diagrams.

It can be read by lay people and astronomers with ease and enjoyment.

By: Mark Littmann (Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Tennessee), Fred Espenak (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland), Ken Willcox (The late Ken Willcox was at Phillips Petroleum Company and Adjunct Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Bartlesville Wesleyan College, Oklahoma)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780199565528
ISBN 10: 019956552X
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 01 April 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Totality: Eclipses of the Sun

Although this work is academic to the extent that it could easily be used as a reference textbook, it is written so professionally that it reads more like a well-crafted novel! * Astronomy Now * ...continues to prove itself to be an indispensible guide and reference book for solar eclipse observation today...Totality covers every aspect of solar eclipses and addresses a wide audience with an interest in astronomy...If you intend to witness the total solar eclipse next year in India, China and Japan, I highly recommend Totality to be included in your backpack. * Kathryn Chung Bluesci * I found the writing style of this superb book particularly to my liking and so easy on the eye that I finished it in just two sittings a very unusual occurrence for me indeed. [] There is no question about this at all; if you have even the slightest interest in our closest star then this book really should be in your collection! * Greg Parker, Astronomy Now *