Specially designed in a beautiful, large format, this volume portrays eclipses of all kinds: lunar, solar, and those occurring elsewhere in the solar system and beyond. The authors detail the history of eclipses, explore the celestial mechanics involved, and give relevant information about forthcoming eclipses up to 2060. 200 figures. 50 maps.

1. Introduction: stories of eclipses; 2. Eclipses throughout history; 3. Eclipses and celestial mechanics; 4. Eclipses in the Solar System; 5. Eclipses and science; 6. The last eclipse of the second Millennium; 7. How to photograph eclipses; Appendices.