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Texas Solar Eclipses: The upcoming celestial spectacle coming to Texas
Solar eclipses in a single location on earth are quite rare, but the state of Texas is about to have two within a year! Find out more about the unforgettable experience of witnessing a solar eclipse, the amazing history of eclipses within the state, and how you can take part in the next Texas Solar Eclipse!
111 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2022
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August 14, 2022
Leticia Ferrer is an umbraphile. No, that isn't yet another marginalized population group you didn't know about. It's a person who travels planet Earth to see as many solar eclipses as possible. And Ferrer ranks among the top 30 umbraphiles in the world, ranked by number of total eclipses seen in a lifetime.
So of course Leticia Ferrer would be the first to write a guide to the two upcoming solar eclipses that criss-cross her home state of Texas in Texas Solar Eclipses: The upcoming celestial spectacle coming to Texas. In 2023, an annular eclipse crosses the state. Then in 2024, a total solar eclipse passes through. The book is chock full of suggested places to see both eclipses, based on the natural beauty of the area and the duration of totality.
It covers a basic primer that explains the science behind why eclipses occur, plus it contains an interesting historical section on eclipses and their reception in the past, with a focus on Texas.
I especially appreciated the "how to watch" section explaining safety tips plus the phases the sun and moon go through during an eclipse. There's an excellent glossary that simply explains terms like annular eclipse, Baily's Beads, Diamond Ring, and shadow bands. Also listed are some useful links to eclipse maps and databases.
In summary, Texas Solar Eclipses is a great resource for a first-time or second-time eclipse viewer. It's perfect if you're planning to experience either of the Texas eclipses or wondering if you should take a trip to see it.
So of course Leticia Ferrer would be the first to write a guide to the two upcoming solar eclipses that criss-cross her home state of Texas in Texas Solar Eclipses: The upcoming celestial spectacle coming to Texas. In 2023, an annular eclipse crosses the state. Then in 2024, a total solar eclipse passes through. The book is chock full of suggested places to see both eclipses, based on the natural beauty of the area and the duration of totality.
It covers a basic primer that explains the science behind why eclipses occur, plus it contains an interesting historical section on eclipses and their reception in the past, with a focus on Texas.
I especially appreciated the "how to watch" section explaining safety tips plus the phases the sun and moon go through during an eclipse. There's an excellent glossary that simply explains terms like annular eclipse, Baily's Beads, Diamond Ring, and shadow bands. Also listed are some useful links to eclipse maps and databases.
In summary, Texas Solar Eclipses is a great resource for a first-time or second-time eclipse viewer. It's perfect if you're planning to experience either of the Texas eclipses or wondering if you should take a trip to see it.
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