eclipse, total solar eclipse -- The Earth View ECLIPSE Network

by Bryan Brewer

"Recommended Reading"
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"... wonderfully entertaining ...
rich in historical details ..."
-- Fred Espenak, NASA

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The Earth View ECLIPSE Network
A comprehensive source of educational information
about the history, science, and observation of all types of eclipses.
(Based the book ECLIPSE by Bryan Brewer)

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Introductory Eclipse Tutorial -- What is an eclipse? Types of eclipses. How often eclipses occur.

"Eclipses Throughout the Ages", adapted from Chapter 1 of the book ECLIPSE by Bryan Brewer, recounts famous eclipses in history, and explores eclipse myths & folklore from a diversity of cultures around the Earth.

Interesting Future Eclipses (1999-2035) -- ECLIPSE author Bryan Brewer takes a look at selected eclipses of the next four decades that offer appealing travel opportunities, interesting coincidences in time and space, or unique attributes to intrigue the mind.

Travel Tours for Total Solar Eclipses -- details on past and future travel tours to view total solar eclipses, led by ECLIPSE author Bryan Brewer. Also, other eclipse travel resources.

Eclipse Timetables -- Details about both upcoming and recent eclipses of all types.

Notable Recent Eclipses:
2001 June 21 -- Southern Africa
1999 August 11 -- Europe, Middle East, India
1998 February 26 -- Galapagos Islands, South America, Caribbean
1997 September 16 -- Total Lunar Eclipse -- Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa
1997 March 23-24 -- Partial Lunar Eclipse (92%) -- North & South America, Europe, Africa
1997 March 9 -- Total Solar Eclipse -- Mongolia, Siberia

Eclipse Observation Tips -- Selecting an observation site, safety precautions, safe viewing techniques, observation checklist.

ECLIPSE by Bryan Brewer -- Book ordering information, reviewer comments (plus other products).

Eclipse Resources -- Links, Bibliography, Glossary, Educational

FEEDBACK -- Let us hear from you. The goal of the Earth View ECLIPSE Network is to serve as a focal point for sharing of information, ideas, and experiences related to eclipses. Please send your comments, suggestions, requests, eclipse stories, links, etc., via email to webmaster@earthview.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

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