{"title":"Robert Simpson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Simpson\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling works that explore the intersection of arts and culture with a keen observational eye. His titles, such as the striking \u003cem\u003e2024 Solar Eclipse in Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to experience unique moments through vivid imagery and insightful commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly illustrated books that celebrate natural phenomena and cultural milestones, offering both inspiration and a deeper appreciation of the world around us. Simpson’s works appeal to those who enjoy thoughtful explorations of visual and cultural events.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-solar-eclipse-in-pictures-by-robert-simpson-9798350957365","title":"2024 Solar Eclipse in Pictures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn April 8, 2024, the Earth passed through the shadow of the Moon. The Moon's shadow moved along a route over 9,000 miles through central Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and southern Canada. The darkest part of the shadow, the umbra, traced a 115-mile-wide path on the surface of the Earth along the route, around 50 miles wider than during the August 2017 eclipse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy an amazing coincidence, both the Sun and the Moon currently appear to be approximately the same apparent size (\"angular size\", about one half of one degree) in the sky. Over the long term, the Moon gradually moves further from the Earth, so we happen to live in times that provide a rather unique experience viewing these rare events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom any location along the path where skies were clear enough, many were able to see the total eclipse, with the Moon almost completely blocking the Sun. Others in nearby locations only saw the partial eclipse. In some places along the middle of the path of totality, the period of totality lasted for up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds. Because of the wider path of the shadow, this was a couple of minutes longer than during the 2017 eclipse. Thanks to the eclipse occurring during a period of maximum solar activity, prominences consisting of large plumes of plasma were visible during totality (see cover and pages 11 - 13).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pictures in \u003ci\u003e2024 Solar Eclipse in Pictures\u003c\/i\u003e were taken from Grapetown Vineyard, Fredericksburg TX, about 15 miles from the centre line of the eclipse path. It was a partly sunny to mostly cloudy day. Occasionally there would be gaps in the clouds in just the right spot to provide a great view of the eclipse, other times the clouds provided an interesting juxtaposition to the view of the heavenly bodies (pages 4 \u0026amp; 17).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460050010348,"sku":"9798350957365","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798350957365-2024-solar-eclipse-in-pictures.jpg?v=1774943109"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-simpson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}