Author: BRUNIER, SERGE; LUMINET, JEAN-PIERRE
Title: Glorious Eclipses: Their Past Present and Future
Description: Boston: Cambridge University Press, 2000. 0521791480. 1. Hard Cover. ISBN: 0521791480. This beautiful large-format 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 lavishly illustrated throughout, with 200 figures and 50 maps. "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 twentieth century: the one on August 11th 1999 that passed across Europe, Romania, Turkey and India. This unique book contains the best photographs taken all along its path and is the perfect souvenir for all those who tried or wished to see it. In addition, it contains all you need to know about forthcoming eclipses up to 2060, complete with NASA maps and data, making it the perfect resource for both novice and veteran eclipse-chasers.. Both the volume and the unclipped dust jacket are in perfect, pristine condition; unread, unmarked, tight, square, and clean. A large, heavy book - additional shipping charges may apply. NEW/NEW.. Color Illustrations. Folio 13" - 23" tall. 192 pp. New in New dust jacket .
Keywords: 0521791480 Astronomy; Eclipses; Science; Illustrated Books Science, Medicine & Technology Natural History
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Title: Glorious Eclipses: Their Past Present and Future
Description: Boston: Cambridge University Press, 2000. 0521791480. 1. Hard Cover. ISBN: 0521791480. This beautiful large-format 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 lavishly illustrated throughout, with 200 figures and 50 maps. "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 twentieth century: the one on August 11th 1999 that passed across Europe, Romania, Turkey and India. This unique book contains the best photographs taken all along its path and is the perfect souvenir for all those who tried or wished to see it. In addition, it contains all you need to know about forthcoming eclipses up to 2060, complete with NASA maps and data, making it the perfect resource for both novice and veteran eclipse-chasers.. Both the volume and the unclipped dust jacket are in perfect, pristine condition; unread, unmarked, tight, square, and clean. A large, heavy book - additional shipping charges may apply. NEW/NEW.. Color Illustrations. Folio 13" - 23" tall. 192 pp. New in New dust jacket .
Keywords: 0521791480 Astronomy; Eclipses; Science; Illustrated Books Science, Medicine & Technology Natural History
Price: US$ 100.00 Seller: Round Table Books, LLC
- Book number: 24059
- Book number: 24059
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