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Your Guide to the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
In this book Astronomy Magazine editor Michael Bakich presents all the information you’ll need to be ready for the total solar eclipse that will cross the United States on August 21, 2017. In this one resource you’ll find out where the eclipse will occur, how to observe it safely, what you’ll experience during the eclipse, the best equipment to choose, how to photograph the event, detailed weather forecasts for locations where the Moon’s shadow will fall, and much more.
Written in easy-to-understand language (and with a glossary for those few terms you may not be familiar with), this is the must-have reference for this unique occurrence. It’s not a stretch to say that this eclipse will prove to be the most viewed sky event in history. That’s why even now, more than a year before the eclipse, astronomy clubs, government agencies, cities — even whole states — are preparing for the unprecedented onslaught of visitors whose only desire is to experience darkness at midday. Bakich informs observers what anyone will need to observe, enjoy, and understand this event.
Written in easy-to-understand language (and with a glossary for those few terms you may not be familiar with), this is the must-have reference for this unique occurrence. It’s not a stretch to say that this eclipse will prove to be the most viewed sky event in history. That’s why even now, more than a year before the eclipse, astronomy clubs, government agencies, cities — even whole states — are preparing for the unprecedented onslaught of visitors whose only desire is to experience darkness at midday. Bakich informs observers what anyone will need to observe, enjoy, and understand this event.
526 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2016
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August 18, 2017
This is the good book to get ready for the Eclipse. I am now ready to experience this memorable experience on Monday August 21, 2017 as my city is in the centerline for totality for 2 .5 minutes.
Michael Bakich, Astronomy editor presents the information we need to understand all aspects of the eclipse. The science behind it, the best equipment to use to safely observe it and photograph it and detailed weather forecasts for all locations where the Moon’s shadow will fall from Oregon through SC. He also shows the paths for future eclipses and detailed states for the next one to fall in the US on April 8, 2024 when it will go over the Pacific through Mexico and into the US via big cities in Texas and through Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, New York and Canada.
I hope the weather will hold up for this exciting event.
Michael Bakich, Astronomy editor presents the information we need to understand all aspects of the eclipse. The science behind it, the best equipment to use to safely observe it and photograph it and detailed weather forecasts for all locations where the Moon’s shadow will fall from Oregon through SC. He also shows the paths for future eclipses and detailed states for the next one to fall in the US on April 8, 2024 when it will go over the Pacific through Mexico and into the US via big cities in Texas and through Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, New York and Canada.
I hope the weather will hold up for this exciting event.
December 11, 2017
So I read this well after the August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, (We had an amazing trip to Oregon to see it) and if you are interested in eclipses this is a great book to read! Don't let the "2017" put you off. It contains eclipse history, the hows and whys of eclipses, how to plan a trip, safe viewing and info. about future eclipses. Also info. about eclipse photography, binocular and telecope viewing. A wealth of information about solar eclipses.
August 26, 2018
It was everything I needed to know to appreciate the experience. Very glad I read it before seeing the event.
August 22, 2017
Probably should have read this thing back in January when I got it. I should be ready by the one in 2024 though!
February 5, 2018
除了2017年美國的日全食相關內容以外
本書還寫了很豐富的天文知識
涵蓋術語解釋、原理、歷史、觀察須知、裝備種類介紹及選購、豆知識……
雖然有一處懷疑有誤
仍算是值得一讀
期待2020年6月21日在台灣中部附近
食分0.994的日環食
說不定一時發瘋還會去看2024年4月8日
在美國長達4分多的日全食
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待買#14 welder's glass或專用的眼鏡
本書還寫了很豐富的天文知識
涵蓋術語解釋、原理、歷史、觀察須知、裝備種類介紹及選購、豆知識……
雖然有一處懷疑有誤
仍算是值得一讀
期待2020年6月21日在台灣中部附近
食分0.994的日環食
說不定一時發瘋還會去看2024年4月8日
在美國長達4分多的日全食
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待買#14 welder's glass或專用的眼鏡
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