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1 online resource (114 p.) |
| Contents |
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Chapter 1 Uncovering and Understanding Eclipses -- The Changing Heavens -- The Nitty-Gritty of Eclipses -- Eclipses Come in All Shapes and Sizes -- Reasons to Study Eclipses -- Chapter 2 Don't Look Up -- But Wait, You Can! Solar Eclipses -- Cosmic Coincidence? -- One Size Does Not Fit All -- Total solar eclipse -- Annular solar eclipse -- Partial solar eclipse -- Eclipse Timing and Geometry |
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Eclipse-Chasing -- Chapter 3 See the Moon in a New Light: Lunar Eclipses -- What to See and When -- Partial lunar eclipses -- Penumbral lunar eclipses -- Total lunar eclipses -- (Not Just) Anytime Is a Good Time . . . -- Observing Tips -- Chapter 4 Going Where You Need to Be: Eclipse Tourism -- Why Book a Tour? -- Go with the experts -- Examining the advantages of cruising -- Looking Ahead -- Chapter 5 Setting Expectations: What to See During a Solar Eclipse -- Partial and Total Eclipses -- The Initial Phases of a Total Solar Eclipse -- First contact -- Second contact |
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During Totality: Seeking Shadow Bands, Baily's Beads, and the Diamond Ring -- The corona: The Sun's crown -- Adding color: Prominences and the chromosphere -- There's more to see than meets the eye -- Following the Path of Totality -- Chapter 6 Making the Most of 2024's Total Solar Eclipse -- Why the Fuss? -- Take Advantage While You Can -- The Path to Totality -- Totality across the United States -- Texas -- Oklahoma -- Arkansas -- Missouri -- Kentucky -- Illinois -- Indiana -- Ohio -- Pennsylvania -- New York -- Vermont -- New Hampshire -- Maine |
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Chapter 7 Don't Make a Blinding Mistake: Safe Techniques for Solar Viewing -- Safety First! -- Eclipse Glasses and Your Eyeballs -- Making a Pinhole Camera to Project the Sun -- Projection Images -- Viewing the Sun by projection -- Using the projection technique with a telescope -- Viewing the Sun through Front-End Filters -- Eclipse Photography -- Chapter 8 Studying Eclipses Throughout History -- Ancient History -- Eclipses and Religious Interpretation -- In the beginning . . . -- Where the Sun and the Moon come together -- Eclipse Prediction -- Mayan prognostications -- The European almanac |
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Columbus and the angry god -- Mark Twain's contribution -- Ancient Eclipse Science -- Chapter 9 Class Is in Session: Eclipses Have Much to Teach -- What Is the Sun Made Out Of, Anyway? -- The Sun's outer layers -- The solar interior -- Scientific Mysteries Revealed by Eclipses -- Ironing out the corona's mystery -- It's windy up here! -- Eclipses and general relativity -- Chapter 10 Ten Myths and Misconceptions about Eclipses -- It's Safe to Look at a Solar Eclipse with Your Unshielded Eyes -- Solar Eclipses Are a Bad Omen -- What Happens If a Solar Eclipse Lasts Forever? |
| Summary |
Uncover the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse-and more! Prepare to say, "oh my stars!" The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is visible in North America on April 8th and won't be making its next appearance until 2044. 2024 Solar Eclipse For Dummies shines light on this stellar event you won't want to miss and gives you an approachable look into the extraordinary science and history of eclipses. Not only does this spectacular guide help you create your plan for safely enjoying the Total Solar Eclipse, you'll also get the scoop on the science behind the eclipse, an overview of the different types of eclipses, and a little history on famous eclipses throughout time. With 2024 Solar Eclipse For Dummies, you'll: Know what the best seats are for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Ensure you've got all you need for a safe solar viewing experience. Discover the what, why, and how of eclipses-including lunar ones! This useful guide ensures you aren't in the metaphorical dark during one of the most-anticipated events of 2024. Elevate your experience on the big day and your overall eclipse knowledge with 2024 Solar Eclipse For Dummies! |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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During a Solar Eclipse, You Cannot See Stars |
| Subject |
Total solar eclipses -- North America
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Solar eclipses -- 2024
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Astronomy.
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SCIENCE.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Priwer, Shana
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| ISBN |
9781394281510 |
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139428151X |
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