Total Solar Eclipses and How to Observe Them

Every total solar eclipse sees cruise ships or coach convoys, and frequently both, conveying to thousands of observers the narrow umbral track, where they can witness this rare and beautiful astronomical event, weather permitting. But for each total solar eclipse you get just a few minutes (or secon...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mobberley, Martin (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2007.
Edición:1st ed. 2007.
Colección:Astronomers' Observing Guides,
Temas:
Astronomy.
Astronomy-Observations.
Database management.
Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences.
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
Database Management.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Eclipse Mechanisms, Statistics and Tracks
  • Why Do Eclipses Occur?
  • The Solar Atmosphere
  • The Shadow of the Moon
  • The Rugged Lunar Limb
  • Shadow Bands and Other Phenomena
  • Eclipses and Tracks 2008-2028
  • Observing and Travelling to Total Solar Eclipses
  • Safety First
  • Eclipse Trips - The Real Experience
  • Checklists and Travel Plans
  • Video, Sketch and Savour the View!
  • DSLRs and Digital Eclipse Photography
  • Some Very Keen Eclipse Chasers
  • The H-Alpha Revolution.

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