William Sheehan: Solar Eclipses

Cover: 9781836391692 | Solar Eclipses | William Sheehan | Buch | Kosmos | Englisch | 2026

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A thrilling guide to the celestial drama and scientific wonder of eclipses. For millennia, solar eclipses have stirred awe and fear. Once seen as omens, they are now celebrated as rare spectacles that unite science and wonder. This accessible, richly illustrated book explores their cultural, emotional, and scientific significance, from ancient myths to modern eclipse-chasing expeditions. It traces how eclipses helped unlock secrets of the sun, and why witnessing one inspires powerful reactions and lifelong fascination. The book also offers practical guidance for planning and observing upcoming eclipses, making it an essential companion for curious observers and seasoned eclipse-hunters alike. Combining historical depth, scientific insight, and personal experience, this is the definitive guide to one of nature's most dramatic and moving celestial events.

Über den Autor

William Sheehan is a noted historian of astronomy and a writer. His books include Mercury, Saturn, Venus and The Solar System in Reaktion's Kosmos series. He lives in Arizona, and asteroid 16037 is named Sheehan in his honor.

Erscheinungsjahr:	2026
Fachbereich:	Astronomie
Genre:	Importe , Physik
Rubrik:	Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium:	Buch
Reihe:	Kosmos
Inhalt:	Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13:	9781836391692
ISBN-10:	1836391692
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Gebunden
Autor:	Sheehan, William
Hersteller:	Reaktion Books Kosmos
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	223 x 176 x 26 mm
Von/Mit:	William Sheehan
Erscheinungsdatum:	01.02.2026
Gewicht:	0,794 kg