Illustrated Astronomy

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Illustrated Astronomy (2020)
Juan Carlos Beamin, illustrated by José Utreras, Camila Benavente, translated by Catalina Limarí

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Universidad Autónoma de Chile, pages 1–7

Juan Carlos BeaminJosé Utreras, Camila Benavente3323293Illustrated Astronomy2020Catalina Limarí

JUAN CARLOS BEAMIN

ILLUSTRATED
ASTRONOMY
THE SUN
THE EARTH
THE MOON
ECLIPSES

In honor of my father, Juan Carlos Beamin Anguita, who during the night, taught me to get amazed by stars, satellites, and the idea of creating new constellations. Without those contemplating hours, this book could not have been possible.

INDEX

HOW DID WE GET TO THIS DATE? A VERY BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE

9

I. THE SUN

19

II. THE EARTH

39

III. THE MOON

53

IV. ECLIPSES

63

V. OTHER TYPES OF ECLIPSES: TRANSITS AND OCCULTATIONS

79

VI. ECLIPSES FROM DIFFERENT WORLD VIEWS

87

VII. ECLIPSES IN CHILE 2019 Y 2020

94

VIII. WATCHING ECLIPSES SAFELY

96

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

100

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