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- Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
- Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024
Uncover the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse--and more! Prepare to say, "oh my stars!" The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is visible in North America on April 8th and won't be making its next appearance until 2044. 2024 Solar Eclipse For Dummies shines light on this stellar event you won't want to miss and gives you an approachable look into the extraordinary science and history of eclipses. Not only does this spectacular guide help you create your plan for safely enjoying the Total Solar Eclipse, you'll also get the scoop on the science behind the eclipse, an overview of the different types of eclipses, and a little history on famous eclipses throughout time. With 2024 Solar Eclipse For Dummies, you'll: * Know what the best seats are for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. * Ensure you've got all you need for a safe solar viewing experience. * Discover the what, why, and how of eclipses--including lunar ones! This useful guide ensures you aren't in the metaphorical dark during one of the most-anticipated events of 2024. Elevate your experience on the big day and your overall eclipse knowledge with 2024 Solar Eclipse For Dummies!
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Table of Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Chapter 1: Uncovering and Understanding Eclipses
The Changing Heavens
The Nitty-Gritty of Eclipses
Eclipses Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Reasons to Study Eclipses
Chapter 2: Don’t Look Up — But Wait, You Can! Solar Eclipses
Cosmic Coincidence?
One Size Does Not Fit All
Eclipse Timing and Geometry
Eclipse-Chasing
Chapter 3: See the Moon in a New Light: Lunar Eclipses
What to See and When
(Not Just) Anytime Is a Good Time …
Observing Tips
Chapter 4: Going Where You Need to Be: Eclipse Tourism
Why Book a Tour?
Looking Ahead
Chapter 5: Setting Expectations: What to See During a Solar Eclipse
Partial and Total Eclipses
The Initial Phases of a Total Solar Eclipse
During Totality: Seeking Shadow Bands, Baily’s Beads, and the Diamond Ring
Following the Path of Totality
Chapter 6: Making the Most of 2024’s Total Solar Eclipse
Why the Fuss?
Take Advantage While You Can
The Path to Totality
Chapter 7: Don’t Make a Blinding Mistake: Safe Techniques for Solar Viewing
Safety First!
Eclipse Glasses and Your Eyeballs
Making a Pinhole Camera to Project the Sun
Projection Images
Viewing the Sun through Front-End Filters
Eclipse Photography
Chapter 8: Studying Eclipses Throughout History
Ancient History
Eclipses and Religious Interpretation
Eclipse Prediction
Ancient Eclipse Science
Chapter 9: Class Is in Session: Eclipses Have Much to Teach
What Is the Sun Made Out Of, Anyway?
Scientific Mysteries Revealed by Eclipses
Chapter 10: Ten Myths and Misconceptions about Eclipses
It’s Safe to Look at a Solar Eclipse with Your Unshielded Eyes
Solar Eclipses Are a Bad Omen
What Happens If a Solar Eclipse Lasts Forever?
During a Solar Eclipse, You Cannot See Stars
It’s Dangerous to Observe a Lunar Eclipse
Animals Don’t Care about Eclipses
You Have to Look Up to Feel the Effects of a Solar Eclipse
Food Cooked during an Eclipse Will Be Poisonous
Hide Indoors to Remain Safe during a Solar Eclipse
Telescopes are Needed to Observe an Eclipse
Chapter 11: Ten Tips for Safely Viewing an Eclipse
Wear Eclipse Glasses
Obtain a Handheld Solar Viewer
Create a Pinhole Camera
Make a Pinhole Projector Box
Go for Indirect Viewing Using Kitchen Supplies
Use What’s Right in Front of You
Put Away Your Sunglasses, Binoculars, or Camera Lenses to View the Eclipse
Bring Those Binoculars Back Out
Professional-Quality Solar Filters for Telescopes
View the Eclipse during Totality
Index
About the Authors
Connect with Dummies
End User License Agreement
List of Tables
Chapter 3
TABLE 3-1 Upcoming lunar eclipses
Chapter 4
TABLE 4-1 Total eclipses of the Sun, 2024–2033
List of Illustrations
Chapter 1
FIGURE 1-1: Composite photograph of the progression of a total solar eclipse.
FIGURE 1-2: Diagram of our solar system.
FIGURE 1-3: The geometry of eclipses.
Chapter 2
FIGURE 2-1: Diagram of a solar eclipse.
FIGURE 2-2: Diamond ring phase of a total solar eclipse.
FIGURE 2-3: Stages of an annular solar eclipse.
FIGURE 2-4: An astronaut’s view of an annular eclipse.
FIGURE 2-5: Stages of a partial solar eclipse.
FIGURE 2-6: Geometry showing when conditions are favorable for a solar eclipse.
Chapter 3
FIGURE 3-1: Diagram of a lunar eclipse.
FIGURE 3-2: Phases of a lunar eclipse.
Chapter 4
FIGURE 4-1: Eclipse tourists attend an event at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in...
Chapter 5
FIGURE 5-1: The solar corona during totality in 2017.
FIGURE 5-2: Solar prominences and the chromosphere during a total solar eclipse...
FIGURE 5-3: Baily’s Beads during the 2017 total solar eclipse.
FIGURE 5-4: Crescent shadows projected by the holes of a colander during the 20...
Chapter 6
FIGURE 6-1: Observing a partial eclipse in 2017.
FIGURE 6-2: The path of totality for the 2024 eclipse, as seen across the Unite...
FIGURE 6-3: Global view of the path of the 2024 solar eclipse.
FIGURE 6-4: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Texas.
FIGURE 6-5: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Oklahoma.
FIGURE 6-6: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Arkansas.
FIGURE 6-7: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Missouri.
FIGURE 6-8: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Kentucky.
FIGURE 6-9: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Illinois.
FIGURE 6-10: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Indiana.
FIGURE 6-11: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Ohio.
FIGURE 6-12: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Pennsylvania.
FIGURE 6-13: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: New York.
FIGURE 6-14: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Vermont.
FIGURE 6-15: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: New Hampshire.
FIGURE 6-16: 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: Maine.
Chapter 7
FIGURE 7-1: A boy views the 2017 solar eclipse through eclipse glasses in Orego...
FIGURE 7-2: Using your hand or an index card as a pinhole viewer during a parti...
FIGURE 7-3: A cereal-box pinhole viewer is easy to make, inexpensive, and a fun...
FIGURE 7-4: Project the Sun’s image onto a white surface to protect your eyes. ...
FIGURE 7-5: A partially eclipsed sun projected through a telescope.
FIGURE 7-6: Observing the 2023 annular solar eclipse through a telescope with a...
Chapter 9
FIGURE 9-1: The Sun is a hotbed of activity as it powers its piece of the unive...
FIGURE 9-2: A detailed look at the Sun’s corona from the NASA Solar Dynamics Ob...
Guide
Cover
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright
Begin Reading
Index
About the Authors
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Introduction
If there's ever a constant in the world of astronomy, it’s the ever-present nature of change. Planets move in orbits; stars and galaxies rotate. Fundamental forces of the cosmos ensure that we are all part of this endless cycle of motion that sustains life in the universe.
Eclipses provide a unique, albeit brief, glimpse into this change. Whether you’re observing a lunar or solar eclipse, either as a partial event or in a state of totality, the nature of that change is palpable. Lunar eclipses may last for hours; partial solar eclipses may last up to 80 or 90 minutes; and the period of a total solar eclipse's totality will be over in mere minutes. Realizing that those timelines are defined by the motion of our planets is one of the most humbling aspects of eclipse-viewing. Here’s your chance to be a part of that experience!
As a natural phenomenon, eclipses vary in their duration and frequency. On average, lunar eclipses appear once or twice a year and can be seen in either total, partial, or penumbral states. Solar eclipses are observable a bit more often, occurring anywhere from two to five times per year, though they are only visible from a small geographic area. They also can be seen in several distinct varieties (partial, total, and annular). Each presents different opportunities for viewing, as well as offering unique possibilities for scientific study.
With lunar eclipses, viewing can be as simple as going outside and looking to the sky. Solar eclipse-viewing requires more preparation and special equipment to protect your eyes, unless you’re in the moment of totality for a full solar eclipse. There are viewing devices you can build at home for almost no cost, and there’s also more advanced options available for cameras and telescopes. Eclipse chasers may book travel plans specifically to land in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse, and such planning comes with immeasurable payoffs.
Ancient cultures have been observing, predicting, and basing cultural practices around eclipses since the dawn of time. Count yourself among the lucky few to have the foresight, knowledge, and adventurous spirit to actively seek out lunar and solar eclipses. Keep a particular eye to the sky (protected, of course!) during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, and you'll create memories unlike any other. Onward and upward we go!
About This Book
This book contains everything you need to know about solar and lunar eclipses, with a special focus on the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. Use this book to understand the science behind eclipses, learn about the different types of lunar and solar eclipses, and see how scientists take advantage of eclipses to gain knowledge about our universe. We offer a brief historical perspective into how eclipses have played significant roles in cultures through time, and highlight particularly significant eclipses of generations past.
We also provide a handy reference to the events transpiring on April 8, 2024. Chapter 6
