Total Solar Eclipses and How to Observe Them

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Mobberley, Martin (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2007.
• Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides,
• Subjects: Popular works.; Database management.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Popular Science.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Database Management.

Every total solar eclipse sees cruise ships or coach convoys, and frequently both, conveying to thousands of observers the narrow umbral track, where they can witness this rare and beautiful astronomical event, weather permitting. But for each total solar eclipse you get just a few minutes (or secon...

Table of Contents:

• Eclipse Mechanisms, Statistics and Tracks
• Why Do Eclipses Occur?
• The Solar Atmosphere
• The Shadow of the Moon
• The Rugged Lunar Limb
• Shadow Bands and Other Phenomena
• Eclipses and Tracks 2008–2028
• Observing and Travelling to Total Solar Eclipses
• Safety First
• Eclipse Trips – The Real Experience
• Checklists and Travel Plans
• Video, Sketch and Savour the View!
• DSLRs and Digital Eclipse Photography
• Some Very Keen Eclipse Chasers
• The H-Alpha Revolution.