In the shadow of the moon
Subtitle: the science, magic, and mystery of solar eclipses
By: Anthony Aveni
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9780300223194
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Eclipses; SCIENCE / Astronomy; Solar eclipses
Description: In anticipation of the solar eclipses visible in 2017 and 2024, an exploration of the scientific and cultural significance of this mesmerizing cosmic display.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-298) and index.
Table of contents: title: An introduction to solar eclipses. Colossal celestial spectacles ; Watching people watching eclipses ; What you see and why you see it; title: Eclipses in the ancient world. Eclipse computer Stonehenge ; Babylonian decryptions ; Greek science ; The Crucifixion darkness ; Ancient Chinese secrecy ; Maya prediction ; Aztec sacrifice; title: Eclipses in the modern age. The rebirth of eclipse science in Islam and Europe ; The New England Eclipse of 1806 ; Expedition to Pike's Peak, 1878 ; New York's Central Park, 1925; title: Lessons from eclipses. The eclipse as cartographer and timekeeper ; Zoologists chasing shadows; title: Personal eclipses. Eclipses in culture; title: A confession; title: Appendix. A brief chronology of solar eclipses.