{"product_id":"solar-eclipses-hardcover","title":"Solar Eclipses - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Sheehan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling guide to the celestial drama and scientific wonder of eclipses.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For millennia, solar eclipses have stirred awe and fear. Once seen as omens, they are now celebrated as rare spectacles that unite science and wonder. This accessible, richly illustrated book explores their cultural, emotional, and scientific significance, from ancient myths to modern eclipse-chasing expeditions. It traces how eclipses helped unlock secrets of the sun, and why witnessing one inspires powerful reactions and lifelong fascination. The book also offers practical guidance for planning and observing upcoming eclipses, making it an essential companion for curious observers and seasoned eclipse-hunters alike. Combining historical depth, scientific insight, and personal experience, this is the definitive guide to one of nature's most dramatic and moving celestial events.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Sheehan\u003c\/b\u003e is a noted historian of astronomy and a writer. His books include \u003ci\u003eMercury\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaturn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVenus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Solar System\u003c\/i\u003e in Reaktion's Kosmos series. He lives in Arizona, and asteroid 16037 is named Sheehan in his honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.03 x 8.75 x 6.86 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47977344270557,"sku":"9781836391692","price":51.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/dHygXDtumE9781836391692.webp?v=1780077299","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/solar-eclipses-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}