Solar Eclipse: Chasing Solar Eclipses In United States

by Alan Dyer

Total solar eclipses—the perfect alignment of the Sun and Moon that causes the Sun's light to temporarily block part of the Earth's surface, creating a surreal twilight during the day and revealing the otherwise invisible gossamer tendrils of the spectacular atmosphere of the Sun—were common in the medieval, 18th, and 19th centuries—are the subject of this book.

The book discusses the definition of a total solar eclipse and the reasons behind the hype surrounding it.It also explains why more than 200 million Americans were able to witness the 2017 "Great American Eclipse" in person or online.It discusses the myths that have existed for centuries about eclipses, how they have helped us understand the Solar System, and theories about the universe.It serves as a helpful "how-to" guide for anyone who wants to get the most out of seeing and photographing a total eclipse.

The book focuses on the various types of eclipse, as well as their mythology, history, and celestial mechanics.It also shows what solar eclipses might look like to someone on another planet in the Solar System and talks about other types of eclipses like lunar, transit, and occultations.

The technical details of the various types of eclipses and the distinctive characteristics of each are provided in order to fully comprehend and appreciate the wonder of the celestial "dance" that is taking place above.

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31 pages, Paperback

Published October 25, 2022

About the author

Alan Dyer is one of Canada’s best-known astronomy authors and astrophotographers. He has been shooting the sky since the 1980s with film, and since the early 2000s with digital cameras, primarily Canon and Nikon DSLRs. He takes most of his images at locations in the mountains, prairies, and badlands of his home province of Alberta, which include several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

His photographs have appeared in many print publications, including Astronomy, Sky & Telescope, National Geographic, Air & Space, Sky At Night, Interstellarum, and on various major news websites.