In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses

An exploration of the cultural and scientific importance of solar eclipses throughout human history that explores the human fascination with this cosmic display from ancient times to the present. This engaging and accessible book presents the science behind eclipses, how eclipses impacted the ancient world, and how eclipses have helped science in modern times explore the most difficult questions in physics and astronomy.

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