This book contains everything the amateur astronomer needs to know about eclipses, including: what to look for, when and how to observe, what equipment is needed, and even how to mount an eclipse expedition.

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1 Sun, Moon and Stars.- 2 Daytime Star.- 3 Observing the Sun.- 4 Eclipses - General Principles.- 5 Eclipses in History.- 6 The Development of Eclipse Photography.- 7 Partial Eclipses.- 8 Annular Eclipses - and Eclipse Photography.- 9 Eclipse Chasing.- 10 Total Eclipses.- 11 The 1999 Eclipse.- 12 Eclipse Mishaps and Oddities.- 13 Eclipses of the Future.- 14 Eclipses Elsewhere.