The Cambridge Eclipse Photography Guide: How and Where to Observe and Photograph Solar and Lunar Eclipses - Softcover

Pasachoff, Jay M.; Covington, Michael A.

 
9780521456517: The Cambridge Eclipse Photography Guide: How and Where to Observe and Photograph Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Synopsis

The Cambridge Eclipse Photography Guide describes everything you need to know to observe and photograph the forthcoming solar and lunar eclipses in the 1990s. It gives maps and descriptions of where and how to view forthcoming eclipses, with particular attention to two popularly-awaited solar eclipses: an annular eclipse (where a ring of sunlight is visible around the moon) that will cross the United States in 1994, and a total eclipse that will pass over Europe in 1999. The authors also describe past eclipse expeditions, capturing the excitement of the observers.

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Review

"...a handy guide for enthusiasts." Science News

"...the scientist and layperson should find this a most practical guide to observing and photographing eclipses in the 1990. Recommended." Reference Book Review

Book Description

This handbook describes everything you need to know to observe and photograph the solar and lunar eclipses of the 1990s. The annular eclipse crossing the United States in 1994 and a total eclipse over Europe in 1999 are described in detail. The book is well illustrated with colour photographs, maps and diagrams.

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