Total Eclipses of the Sun [Paperback]

J. B. Zirker (Author), Jack B. Zirker (Author)

Book Description

Series: Princeton Science Library | Publication Date: April 17, 1995

Eclipses have captured attention and sparked curiosity about the cosmos since the first appearance of humankind. Having been blamed for everything from natural disasters to the fall of kings, they are now invaluable tools for understanding many celestial as well as terrestrial phenomena. This clear, easy-to-understand guide explains what causes total eclipses and how they can be used in experiments to examine everything from the dust between the planets to general relativity. A new chapter has been added on the eclipse of July 11, 1991 (the great Hawaiian eclipse).

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A succinctly written, up-to-date summary of the scientific return from the eclipse experiment. The book is recommended for the advanced amateur and the professional astronomer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 222 pages
• Publisher: Princeton University Press (April 17, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0691029520
• ISBN-13: 978-0691029528
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,331,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating reading!, February 6, 2007

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Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Total Eclipses of the Sun (Paperback)

In this book, Dr. Zirker not only gives one of the best introductions around this phenomena, but besides links this fact to test the prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity.

A remarkable and bright compendium of one of the most fascinating, captivating and absorbing visual phenomena that the mother nature gives us from time to time and that is involved even in the same roots of many traditions and mythical experiences.

5.0 out of 5 stars Newcomer to eclipses, August 22, 2002

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Frances M. Cleveland "Xanthus" (Boulder Creek, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Total Eclipses of the Sun (Paperback)

This book introduces you to the world of solar eclipses. It covers the science of eclipses in a style that is very readable both to the lay person and the science buff. It answered the questions I had as well as many I didn't know I had. It also inspired me to go to an eclipse a few years ago, and now I am hooked. I recommend it to anyone interested in eclipses or those who might become interested if only they knew more.