{"product_id":"eclipse-chasers-nick-lomb-9781486317073","title":"Eclipse Chasers","description":"Witnessing a total solar eclipse is a wondrous and unforgettable event! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eEclipse Chasers\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide to past and future Australian total solar eclipses, exploring historical and cultural knowledge, as well as featuring five upcoming eclipses that will be visible in Australia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe science of eclipses is explained, as well as how to prepare for an eclipse and view it safely. For upcoming eclipses the best locations to view each one are revealed, alongside tips for taking photographs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book also reveals untold stories of how past Australian astronomers observed the total eclipses that have occurred since European settlement, and how these eclipses were celebrated in popular culture, poetry and art. It explores the great significance of solar eclipses for First Nations peoples, and their observations and cultural meanings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eEclipse Chasers\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the drama and beauty of total solar eclipses and is essential for anyone fascinated by these amazing events. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn easy-to-understand guide to the science of a solar eclipse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveals inspiring stories about total eclipses in Australia, including stories of women and their often-unacknowledged involvement in science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures First Nations observations and cultural meanings of total solar eclipses from a First Nations Elder and cultural astronomy expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes locations and times to safely view a series of total solar eclipses coming up over the next two decades in Australia: April 2023; July 2028, Nov 2030, July 2037 and December 2038.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes advice on total solar eclipse photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book includes information for teachers, and teacher notes will be available from the CSIRO Publishing website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nick Lomb, Toner Stevenson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1486317073\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781486317073\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSIRO Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/22\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Nick Lomb","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44540503032063,"sku":"9781486317073","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_14f03f82-3400-4a8e-aa48-d07d9378c185.jpg?v=1700588269","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/eclipse-chasers-nick-lomb-9781486317073","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}