Your Guide to the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse

by Michael E. Bakich

Introduction.- Total Solar eclipse.- Illustrated Eclipse Glossary.- First Look.- 25 frequently Answered Questions.- Observing the Sun Safely.- How NOT to Observe the Sun.- Rehearsing for the Eclipse.- Cool Products for a Hot Sun.- What Will You See?.- Earthly Effects.- Picking the Right Equipment.- Photographing the Eclipse.- Projects for Observing the Sun and the Eclipse.- Observing Outside the Center Line.- Planning for Eclipse Day.- Eclipse Tours.- Weather Predictions.- 20 Hot Spots for Viewing.- Appendices.- Index.

Genres: Astronomy, Science

412 pages, Paperback

Published June 6, 2016

Reviews

[Helga Cohen · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Christi · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Conrad · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was everything I needed to know to appreciate the experience. Very glad I read it before seeing the event.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably should have read this thing back in January when I got it. I should be ready by the one in 2024 though!

[Cell · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Mills College Library]

523.78 B1688 2016