Totality

Totality
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 359
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780191579943
ISBN-13 : 0191579947
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Totality by : Mark Littmann

A total eclipse of the Sun is the most awesome sight in the heavens. Totality: Eclipses of the Sun takes you to eclipses of the past, present, and future, and lets you see - and feel - why people travel to the ends of the Earth to observe them. Totality: Eclipses of the Sun is the best guide and reference book on solar eclipses ever written. It explains: how to observe them; how to photograph and videotape them; why they occur; their history and mythology; and future eclipses - when and where to see them Totality also tells the remarkable story of how eclipses shocked scientists, revealed the workings of the Sun, and made Einstein famous. And the book shares the experiences and advice of many veteran eclipse observers. Totality: Eclipses of the Sun is profusely illustrated with stunning photographs (many in color) and more than a hundred maps and diagrams. It can be read by lay people and astronomers with ease and enjoyment.

Eclipse!

Eclipse!
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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages : 279
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780470302453
ISBN-13 : 0470302453
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Eclipse! by : Philip S. Harrington

The most complete guide to viewing eclipses-including details on every solar and lunar eclipse through 2017 Want to observe the most fleeting eclipse phenomena, take dramatic photos, and keep a detailed record of the experience? Now you can be prepared. This comprehensive one-stop resource covers everything you need to know about solar and lunar eclipses-why they happen, how to view them, how to photograph them, even when and where they will occur through the year 2017. Here's where to turn for: * Detailed explanations of eclipse mechanics and dynamics, viewing techniques, and what to look for, both in the sky and all around you * Extended discussions of eclipse photography and videography-film selection and developing, filter requirements, special care of equipment, and more * Intriguing individual and group activities you can carry out during an eclipse to heighten your enjoyment and deepen your understanding of the event * Detailed maps and discussions on how and where to best view each eclipse, plus travel considerations, likely weather conditions, and equipment recommendations Whether you're a backyard astronomer, a dedicated eclipse chaser, or a teacher guiding students through their first eclipse experience, Eclipse! provides the in-depth, detailed, practical information you need to make the most of these thrilling celestial marvels of nature.

Discovering the Essential Universe

Discovering the Essential Universe
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 498
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781429255196
ISBN-13 : 1429255196
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Discovering the Essential Universe by : Neil F. Comins

Discovering the Universe, Fifth Edition is one of the briefest texts available for an introductory astronomy course, while providing the wide range of factual topics that are the hallmark of the text and are consistent with most course needs. By flipping through the book, readers will find it as rich in celestial images and figures as other textbooks for the same audience. It is a balanced approach to content, depth, and breath, with effective teaching resources. It is also up-to-date, reflecting how our knowledge about the universe is expanding at a phenomenal rate.

Discovering the Universe

Discovering the Universe
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 674
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781429255202
ISBN-13 : 142925520X
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Discovering the Universe by : Neil F. Comins

Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief text for descriptive one-term astronomy courses (especially those with no mathematics prerequisites). Carried along by the book's vibrant main theme, "the process of scientific discovery," the Ninth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting concepts clearly and accurately while providing all the pedagogical tools to make the learning process memorable.

Stars Above, Earth Below

Stars Above, Earth Below
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 455
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781441916495
ISBN-13 : 1441916490
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Stars Above, Earth Below by : Tyler Nordgren

Stars Above, Earth Below uses photographs and sky charts to form a connection between what is seen on the ground and in the sky, and looks at the deeper scientific meaning behind these sights. Nordgren describes other objects in the Solar System with features similar to those on Earth and links the geological features seen in the national parks to the very latest NASA spacecraft discoveries on other planets and their moons. Additionally, historical context is discussed to show why we humans (who have lived in and around our national parts for tens of thousands of years) have always been astronomers. The first book to make direct connections between astronomy and the landscapes, processes and cultures one experiences in the US National Parks Each chapter ties a specific astronomical phenomenon to a particular National Park or type of park and concludes with a “See for yourself” section that shows you how to see the planets, stars, nebulae, moons, etc. that are described within that chapter A personal guide showing the reader the astronomical phenomena that you can see for yourself when visiting the U.S. National Parks

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Sun

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Sun
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 380
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1592570747
ISBN-13 : 9781592570744
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Sun by : Jay M. Pasachoff

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Conducting Astronomy Education Research

Conducting Astronomy Education Research
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 463
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781429264099
ISBN-13 : 1429264098
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Conducting Astronomy Education Research by : Janelle M. Bailey

Tim Slater and Roger Freedman have worked to improve astronomy and overall science education for many years. Now, they’ve partnered to create a new textbook, a re-envisioning of the course, focused on conceptual understanding and inquiry-based learning. Investigating Astronomy: A Conceptual Approach to the Universe is a brief, 15-chapter text that employs a variety of activities and experiences to encourage students to think like a scientist.