Philip's Little Book of Eclipses
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- ISBN 9781849077545
- Dimensions: 152 x 210mm
- Publication Date: 04 Jun 2026
- Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Across the centuries, and across the world, solar and lunar eclipses have captured the human imagination. Weaving together their long history and mythology with the very latest scientific techniques and discoveries, Philip's Little Book of Eclipses is a global guide to their locations and significance over the coming decades.
Each year, several eclipses can be seen around the world, grabbing headlines and drawing tens of millions of curious sky-watchers to travel and observe them. Philip's Little Book of Eclipses maps the locations of both lunar and solar eclipses over the next decade and explains where and how to view and photograph these extraordinary phenomena. An excellent solar eclipse is due in Europe in August 2026 - 90% in the UK, Ireland and France, and total in Iceland, Portugal and much of Spain - and excitement around the world is mounting.
A popular science guide, this evergreen book covers the history, mysteries, secrets, discoveries and experiences of chasing eclipses - uniquely of both the Moon and the Sun. They are among the greatest spectacles in the sky, and to astronomers they hold a great deal of value for the study of the Sun, Moon and Earth itself. Readers will explore eclipse-science in an accessible way, suitable for the beginner, then find themselves with all the advice they need to predict and safely view eclipses, as well as produce their own stunning photographs.
Highlights include:
* Locations and description of the lunar and solar eclipses around the world over the next decade - so you can plan your travels early
* Accessible scientific explanations of the natural phenomena with key elements to watch for
* The best ways to observe the eclipses of the Moon and Sun safely
* How to photograph the events to create outstanding images
* The history and mythology of the impact of eclipses over the last six thousand years
Tom Kerss and Ryan French are long-time friends and collaborators, experienced authors and science communicators.
Tom Kerss leads trips to view eclipses worldwide and will be travelling to Iceland (2026), Egypt (2027) and Australia (2028) for the forthcoming solar eclipses. He is also the Chief Aurora Chaser aboard the popular Hurtigruten Cruises. Tom has a background in astrophysics and spacecraft technology and delivered world-class public engagement programmes at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. He splits his time between the UK and the US.
Dr Ryan French is a solar physicist, science communicator and author. He is pursuing the mysteries of the Sun at the forefront of modern solar physics research, using cutting edge telescopes on the ground and in space. His research takes him all over the world, collaborating with the global community of solar physicists. Ryan also works to share the wonders of the Sun and space with the public through social media, public talks, and occasionally on television and radio. Ryan is based in the US.
