Eclipse-Voyage to Darkness and Light
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Book Overview
According to world-famous astronomer David Levy, an eclipse of the sun "is a natural event with unnatural consequences. In fact, a total eclipse of the Sun has the power to rip through to the core of your being." Levy should know, having experienced the power of the vanishing Sun first as a child then in 1999 on a ship in the North Atlantic. It was that voyage to the darkness of the disappearing Sun, followed by a rendezvous with a brilliant...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1596877014
ISBN13:9781596877016
Release Date:September 2018
Publisher:iBooks
Length:162 Pages
Weight:0.32 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.0" x 7.0"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Fascinating
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
After reading David Levy's piece in Parade Magazine, I was compelled to buy Eclipse. What a great book! I'm not hugely interested in science, but Levy's text is so accessible that I throughly enjoyed it.
A new look at Eclipses
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
It was refreshing to read such passionate writing on eclipses--both the science behind them, and their effect on people's lives. I found Mr. Levy's journal of eclipses personally fascinating as well as informative.
A wonderful, human story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I really enjoyed this book. Levy knows his facts, and best of all, he told an interesting story. I felt I was with him on the ship and sharing the time with him and the other eclipse watchers. I got to understand the fascination of eclipses and why they are special events. Good job!
charming, insightful, scientist's intimate knowledge
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
levy knows his subject--a complete look at a fascinating subject
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