This beautiful book brings together historical, scientific and personal accounts of eclipses of all kinds. It contains some of the best photographs ever taken, especially of the last total solar eclipse of the twentieth century. Expert advice and NASA maps up to 2060 make it the perfect resource for eclipse-chasers.
Specially designed in a beautiful, large format, this volume portrays eclipses of all kinds: lunar, solar, and those occurring elsewhere in the solar system and beyond. The authors detail the history of eclipses, explore the celestial mechanics involved, and give relevant information about forthcoming eclipses up to 2060. 200 figures. 50 maps.
