Overview
All of science springs from the observation of nature. In this classic book, the late Marcel Minnaert accompanies the reader on a tour of nature's light and color and reveals the myriad phenomena that may be observed outdoors with no more than a pair of sharp eyes and an enquiring mind. From the intriguing shape of the dapples beneath a tree on a sunny day, to rainbows, mirages, and haloes, to the colors of liquid, ice, and the sky, to the appearance of the sun, moon, planets, and stars - Minnaert describes and explains them all in clear language accessible to the layman. This volume includes 80 new photographs, over half in color, illustrating many of the phenomena - ordinary and exotic - discussed in the book. Most of the new photos are by Pekka Parviainen, the renowned Finnish nature photographer.
Full Product Details
Author: Marcel Minnaert ,
L. Seymour
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition: 1st ed. 1993. Corr. 2nd printing 1995
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.956kg
ISBN: 9780387979359
ISBN 10: 0387979352
Pages: 417
Publication Date: 11 June 1993
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
From the reviews: <p> Minnaert's book is a gem! a ] It is a wonderful book that should be known by everyone who has an interest in the natural visual world. It has enriched my life and the lives of many people whom I know. American Journal of Physics <p> a ] A one volume reference that covers every imaginable interaction of atmosphere and light from rainbows and halos to Sun pillars and noctilucent clouds. Sky and Telescope <p> A change-your-life classic a ] This deeply perceptive book changes our own perceptions of all kinds of light and color events in the outdoors. You will never see the same way again outdoors. Edward R. Tufte, Yale University
""Minnaert's book is a gem!...It is a wonderful book that should be known by everyone who has an interest in the natural visual world."" Am. J. Phys. ""...just about everything imaginable that refracts or reflects light or shows color...a marvelous book, one that I highly recommend to every observer"" Sky & Telescope
Minnaert's book is a gem!...It is a wonderful book that should be known by everyone who has an interest in the natural visual world. Am. J. Phys. ...just about everything imaginable that refracts or reflects light or shows color...a marvelous book, one that I highly recommend to every observer Sky & Telescope
