Eclipse : the Celestial Phenomenon That Changed the Course of History.

by Davies, Paul, Steel, Duncan

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Annotation Amateur astronomers will enjoy the personal tone of the writing and the clear and detailed description of the process that leads to solar eclipses. Historical events have been frequently ascribed to times of eclipse; Steel describes these and relates as well the history of how eclipses have been understood, up to current theories and controversies. Steel is an astronomer at the U. of Salford, Manchester, UK. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

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Full Title: Eclipse : the Celestial Phenomenon That Changed the Course of History.

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Isbns: 9780309074384; 030907438X
Oclc Number: (OCoLC)760654443

Publication Statement

Place: Washington
Publisher: Joseph Henry Press Imprint ; National Academies Press
Date: 2002

Physical Description

Extent: 1 online resource (492 p.) :
Illustrations: illustrations

Summary

Annotation Amateur astronomers will enjoy the personal tone of the writing and the clear and detailed description of the process that leads to solar eclipses. Historical events have been frequently ascribed to times of eclipse; Steel describes these and relates as well the history of how eclipses have been understood, up to current theories and controversies. Steel is an astronomer at the U. of Salford, Manchester, UK. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).