Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (623 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01M31NZ78 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 584 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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An eclipse journey in good company. Sun Moon Earth is both intelligent discourse and a work of art. Not entirely perfect, some points I disagree, but nevertheless an excellent and timely book. The author portrays science and eclipse history with the concise velocity of a docent on familiar ground. I find that refreshing. I like it even more that the narrative has a quality of character that reminds me of John Steinbeck or Farley Mowat. The first virtue let me read Tyler Nordgren's eclipse book rapidly. The second one makes it worth reading again. This book is vade mecum for the tota. David B. said this is an eloquent and intelligent examination of the scientific method and the march of. What a marvelous book! SUN MOON EARTH explores how eclipses have influenced mythology, religion, and science from prehistory to modern times. As an eclipse chaser myself, I appreciate the way Tyler Nordgren vividly conveys the thrill of totality. Far more than a book about astronomy, this is an eloquent and intelligent examination of the scientific method and the march of human knowledge, as told through the story of eclipses. “Astronomy is made possible, in part,” Nordgren writes, “by the shadows that span the stars.” Beau. Jared McQueen said and learned a great deal of new information. Informative, well written book. Was my and learned a great deal of new information Informative, well written book. Was my 3rd solar eclipse book, and learned a great deal of new information. Tyler Nordgren is an awesome writer and scientist. Looking forward to reading more of his work.. rd solar eclipse book, and learned a great deal of new information. Tyler Nordgren is an awesome writer and scientist. Looking forward to reading more of his work.
In Sun Moon Earth, astronomer Tyler Nordgren illustrates how this most seemingly unnatural of natural phenomena was transformed from a fearsome omen to a tourist attraction. Victorian-era scientists mounted eclipse expeditions during the age of globe-spanning empires. Greek philosophers discovered eclipses' cause and used them to measure their world and the cosmos beyond. On August 21, 2017, more than 10 million Americans will experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon: the first total eclipse of the sun in America in almost 40 years. Sun Moon Earth is the ideal guide for all eclipse watchers and star gazers alike.. From the astrologers of ancient China and Babylon to the high priests of the Maya, Sun Moon Earth takes us around the world to show how different cultures interpreted these dramatic events. And modern-day physicists continue to use eclipses to confirm Einstein's theory of relativity