Glorious eclipses : their past, present, and future
"This 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 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 20th-century: the one on August 11th 1999 that passed across Europe, Romania, Turkey and India. In addition, it contains much about forthcoming eclipses up to 2060, complete with NASA maps and data, making it the perfect resource for both novice and veteran eclipse-chasers."--Jacket
Print Book, English, 2000
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000