In this book Astronomy Magazine editor Michael Bakich presents all the information you’ll need to be ready for the total solar eclipse that will cross the United States on August 21, 2017. In this one resource you’ll find out where the eclipse will occur, how to observe it safely, what you’ll experience during the eclipse, the best equipment to choose, how to photograph the event, detailed weather forecasts for locations where the Moon’s shadow will fall, and much more.
Written in easy-to-understand language (and with a glossary for those few terms you may not be familiar with), this is the must-have reference for this unique occurrence. It’s not a stretch to say that this eclipse will prove to be the most viewed sky event in history. That’s why even now, more than a year before the eclipse, astronomy clubs, government agencies, cities — even whole states — are preparing for the unprecedented onslaught of visitors whose only desire is to experience darkness at midday. Bakich informs observers what anyone will need to observe, enjoy, and understand this event.
Author(s): Michael E. Bakich (auth.)
Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2016
Language: English
Pages: XIII, 395
Tags: Popular Science in Astronomy;Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
What’s All the Fuss About?....Pages 1-5
An Illustrated Eclipse Glossary....Pages 7-16
Frequently Asked Questions Answered About Eclipses....Pages 17-23
The Path of the 2017 Eclipse....Pages 25-33
The Saros Cycle....Pages 35-42
Solar Eclipses Throughout History....Pages 43-72
How to Observe the Sun Safely....Pages 73-80
Ten Ways NOT to Observe the Sun....Pages 81-87
How to Rehearse for the Eclipse....Pages 89-91
What Will You See Around the Sun During Totality?....Pages 93-97
How Will the Sun Appear During Totality?....Pages 99-104
Earthly Effects to Look for During the Eclipse....Pages 105-111
Pick the Right Binoculars for the Eclipse....Pages 113-128
Pick the Right Telescope for the Eclipse....Pages 129-156
Pick the Right Camera for the Eclipse....Pages 157-161
Picking the Right Filters for the Eclipse....Pages 163-180
25 Tips for Photographing the Eclipse....Pages 181-194
Projects for Observing the Sun (and the Eclipse)....Pages 195-221
Get to the Center Line....Pages 223-228
Start Planning for Eclipse Day....Pages 229-238
What Do You Really Have to Know?....Pages 239-241
What to Bring to the Eclipse....Pages 243-245
Community Eclipse Planning....Pages 247-258
Detailed Weather Predictions Along the Center Line....Pages 259-286
20 Hot Spots for Viewing the Eclipse....Pages 287-308
Back Matter....Pages 309-395
