Description
The United States is in for its second total eclipse in just seven years, again throwing a wide swath of the country into darkness for up to four minutes in the middle of the day. Be sure you're ready to get the most out of this moving experience on April 8, 2024 eclipse with expert guidance from former Astronomy editor Michael Bakich.
In Your Guide to the 2024 Solar Eclipse, you'll learn:
- What is an eclipse, and why this one is special
- Where to go to get the best view of the eclipse
- How to use weather and climate forecasts to give you the best chance to experience a 360° sunset, and other phenomena
- What you need to view the eclipse safely
- The best types of cameras, binoculars, and telescopes to record and enhance your viewing experience
- What you'll need to make eclipse day a success
- Simple do-it-yourself projects that will make eclipse day more fun and meaningful
Written in easy-to-understand language (and with a glossary for those few terms you may not be familiar with), this is the must-have reference for this unique occurrence. It’s not a stretch to say that this eclipse will prove to be the most viewed sky event in history. That’s why even now, astronomy clubs, government agencies, cities ― even whole states ― are preparing for the unprecedented onslaught of visitors whose only desire is to experience darkness at midday. Bakich informs observers what anyone will need to observe, enjoy, and understand this event.
Author: Michael E. Bakich
Size: 8.25 x 10.75
Pages: 144
Author Bio
Michael E. Bakich served as senior editor of
Astronomy magazine for nearly two decades. He's traveled to 14 total solar eclipses and serves on the American Astronomical Society Task Force for the 2023/2024 eclipses. Asteroid 131245 Bakich was named in his honor.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: What's the big deal?
Chapter 2: Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 3: An illustrated glossary
Chapter 4: A plan for eclipse day
Chapter 5: What to bring to the eclipse
Chapter 6: DIY eclipse projects
Chapter 7: The path of the 2024 eclipse
Chapter 8: The right binoculars for the eclipse
Chapter 9: The right telescope for the eclipse
Chapter 10: The right camera for the eclipse
Chapter 11: The right filters for the eclipse
Chapter 12: 25 tips for photographing the eclipse
Chapter 13: 20 eclipse hot spots
Chapter 14: Weather predictions