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Total Solar Eclipses and How to Observe Them

Martin Mobberley

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Description for Total Solar Eclipses and How to Observe Them Paperback. This is the ultimate, easy-to-read guide for "eclipse-chasers" which includes everything an eclipse chaser needs. It provides a checklist of where to go to see total solar eclipses, for the next 15 years, and includes travel details. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 202 pages, 77 black & white illustrations, 38 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 536.
To children the world is full of magical events, and the line between make-believe and reality is (happily) distinctly blurred. However, as we all age and have to be realistic, earn money, become serious and responsible adults (yawn!) and accept that life is short and no one is immortal, those magical events fade and die. We accept that the worlds of make-believe are simply a product of the vivid imagi- tions of great story tellers, and that we are all very similar human beings; just sl- ging away at the tedious day job, and hoping for a win on the ... Read more

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Format

Paperback

Publication date

2007

Publisher

Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States

Number of pages

202

Condition

New

Series

Astronomers' Observing Guides

Number of Pages

202

Place of Publication

New York, NY, United States

ISBN

9780387698274

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V9780387698274

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About Martin Mobberley

Martin Mobberley has a BSc Honours degree in Electronic Engineering from Brunel University, and is a former British Astronomical Association President and Goodacre Medallist. He is also the author of Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs (1998) and The New Amateur Astronomer (2004); Lunar & Planetary Webcam User’s Guide (NYP); Supernovae and How to Observe them (NYP),. ... Read more

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From the reviews: "This isn’t just another book on the subject of solar eclipses – there is more here than you might find elsewhere. … The author, a skilled astro-photographer himself, later covers the photographic section of the book very well and there are tips on how to successfully record eclipse images. … I can ... Read morehappily recommend this book and will be surprised if it is not amongst the luggage and reading materials of eclipse chasers for several years to come." (Brian Halls, Astronomy Now, December, 2007) "If you’re planning to join the increasing number of people who regularly travel the world to witness the beauty of a total solar eclipse, then this book is for you. … Black-and-white and colour pictures punctuate the text throughout and the colour images of the solar corona by Miloslav Druckmüller are excellent. … Overall it is very informative and highly readable." (Geoff Elston, BBC Sky at Night, January, 2008) "The greatest natural occurrence you can witness – bar none – is a total solar eclipse. If one of these spectacular events is in your future, you owe it to yourself to pick up Martin Mobberley’s new book … . Mobberley has packed this book with specific information on this topic. … has filled 200 pages with information about total solar eclipses, while many books devote only one chapter to all eclipses. The 115 photographs and diagrams make this a must-have book." (Michael Bakich, Astronomy, April, 2008) "Total solar eclipses are rare events that often occur in awkward locations on Earth. … Mobberley provides a well-written description of the ‘whys’ of eclipses as well as practical hints for how to prepare to observe them. … The line drawings and photographs are excellent, and the glossy paper shows them to best advantage. Mobberley draws on extensive experience to provide humorous vignettes of eclipse-travel adventures. … Summing Up: Recommended. General readers." (M. K.Hemenway, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (7), 2008) "The arrival of this book was well-timed and relevant. … This book is one of Springer’s Astronomy Observing Guides which, in my experience, have proved to be useful additions to my astronomical library. … All in all, the book is a useful addition to the eclipse chaser’s library and will be a good reference for those who are considering their first eclipse trip. The book is well illustrated, gives good practical advice, and … is very good value for money." (Steve Bell, The Observatory, Vol. 128 (1205), August, 2008) "This is one of the first books to concentrate on digital photography for capturing the fine details of the eclipsed Sun. … I thoroughly enjoyed Mobberley’s non-technical approach and his personal perspectives. His explanations of eclipse phenomena are clear and a joy to read. Total Solar Eclipses should be on every eclipse chaser’s bookshelf." (Robert Garfinkle, Sky & Telescope, November, 2008) Show Less

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