Bibliograph

In the shadow of the moon, the science, magic, and mystery of solar eclipses, Anthony Aveni

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In the shadow of the moon, the science, magic, and mystery of solar eclipses, Anthony Aveni

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-298) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

In the shadow of the moon

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

959033300

Responsibility statement

Anthony Aveni

Sub title

the science, magic, and mystery of solar eclipses

Summary

In anticipation of the solar eclipses visible in 2017 and 2024, an exploration of the scientific and cultural significance of this mesmerizing cosmic display.--, Source other than the Library of Congress

Table Of Contents

An introduction to solar eclipses. Colossal celestial spectacles -- Watching people watching eclipses -- What you see and why you see it -- Eclipses in the ancient world. Eclipse computer Stonehenge -- Babylonian decryptions -- Greek science -- The Crucifixion darkness -- Ancient Chinese secrecy -- Maya prediction -- Aztec sacrifice -- 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 -- Lessons from eclipses. The eclipse as cartographer and timekeeper -- Zoologists chasing shadows -- Personal eclipses. Eclipses in culture -- Afterword : a confession -- Appendix : a brief chronology of solar eclipses

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