Ever since the dawn of time, eclipses have been percieved as peculiarly portentous events. These once-in-a-lifetime happenings hold a powerful fascination for us all. Steel's book explains much about eclipses, their science and their significance to humankind.
The book explains how to observe eclipses, how to photograph them, why they occur, their history and mythology, and when and where to see future eclipses.
Eclipse
Total Solar Eclipse 1976, October 23, Victoria
The 2017 Third Edition has been updated with maps and other detailed information about the total solar eclipse visible in the United States on August 21, 2017. ECLIPSE is generously illustrated with full-color maps, diagrams, and photos.