Solar Eclipses

William Sheehan (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

256 Seiten

2026
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
9781836391692 (ISBN)

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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.

William Sheehan is a noted historian of astronomy and a writer. His books include Mercury (2018), Saturn (2019), Venus (2022) and The Solar System (2025) in Reaktion’s Kosmos series. He lives in Arizona, and asteroid 16037 is named Sheehan in his honour.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.2.2026
Reihe/Serie	Kosmos
Zusatzinfo	101 illustrations, 54 in colour
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	171 x 220 mm
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie
ISBN-13	9781836391692 / 9781836391692
Zustand	Neuware