Ever since biblical times, eclipses have caused a sensation. Ancient civilizations saw them as signs of divine displeasure or augurs of good fortune. This work explains eclipses, their science and their significance to humankind.
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Duncan Steel is a space researcher at the University of Salfordwho has been much involved in the quest to identify asteroids andcomets which threaten life on Earth. He has had an asteroid named for him by colleagues (4713 Steel), and has also himself namedasteroids for various people including his two sons, his wife, thegreat cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, the SF author Sir Arthur C.Clarke, and the character Felix Happer in the movie Local Hero,who really wanted a comet named for himself. Steel has a special interest in the dynamics of solar system objects, and the effects of celestial events on ancient civilisations.
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Paperback. Etat : Near Fine. "The celestial phenomenon which has changed the course of history" foreword by Paul Davies "These once-in-a-lifetime happenings hold a powerful fascination for us all, and Steel's book explains everything you will ever need to know about eclipses, their science and their significance to humankind." 368 pages; 5 x 7 ". N° de réf. du vendeur 5102
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Ever since biblical times, eclipses have caused a sensation. Ancient civilizations saw them as signs of divine displeasure or augurs of good fortune. This work explains eclipses, their science and their significance to humankind. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR006989960
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Eclipse: The Celestial Phenomenon Which Has Changed the Course of History This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur 7719-9780747273851
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Hardcover. Etat : VERY GOOD. Etat de la jaquette : VERY GOOD. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. One page is very slightly out of alignment. Dust jacket has wear to top edge. New archival mylar dj cover. 8vo 368 pages. How the tracking of solar eclipses across history has influenced navigation, timekeeping, and some of the most dramatic events in astronomy. Additional info or photos on request. Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging, with tracking and insurance. N° de réf. du vendeur 7780
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