Solar Eclipses

William Sheehan’s Solar Eclipses offers an illuminating tour through the science and history of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacle. Wonderfully illustrated and richly told, it’s a book that will appeal to novice and expert alike. * David Baron, author of American Eclipse: A Nation’s Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World *
Solar Eclipses is a comprehensive guide on the history, science, and majesty of solar eclipses. Exploring the eclipse experience across time and cultures, William Sheehan examines how eclipses influenced people from early observers to modern astronomer-adventurers, and how eclipse predictions and studies drove major advances in our understanding of the Sun, chemistry, and the nature of gravity. Notably, Solar Eclipses delves into the awe and wonder of experiencing a solar eclipse, with guidance for those making their first or fifteenth eclipse viewing. With clear science graphics and compelling historical images, this is a beautifully written reference for those drawn to the eclipse shadow. * Adam Burgasser, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, UC San Diego *
Bill Sheehan takes the reader on a captivating journey through the scientific and cultural heritage of solar eclipses, revealing the cosmic choreography behind one of nature’s most mesmerizing spectacles. This book is a must-read for eclipse enthusiasts and curious minds alike. * Kevin Schindler, historian at Lowell Observatory, Arizona *