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100 1 _aChambers, George F.
_q(George Frederick),
_d1841-1915
245 1 4 _aThe Story of Eclipses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-10
508 _aProduced by Eric Hutton, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Story of Eclipses" by George F. Chambers is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide a popular account of solar and lunar eclipses, particularly focusing on the total solar eclipse of May 28, 1900, which attracted significant public interest. Chambers seeks to explain the phenomena of eclipses in accessible terms while addressing both the scientific aspects and historical context applicable to these celestial events. The opening of this work introduces the general lack of public understanding regarding physical science, particularly in England, and suggests that the upcoming eclipse may stimulate interest in astronomical phenomena. Chambers sets the tone by referencing other notable historical eclipse accounts, intending to make concrete scientific principles relatable to a general audience. He discusses essential definitions and foundational ideas related to eclipses, briefly touching on the mechanics of how solar and lunar eclipses occur, the periodicity defined by the Saros, and the effects that eclipses have on observers and the environment. This introduction lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the subject, promising both insightful explanations and practical observations for those who may witness the eclipse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEclipses
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24222
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