- Paperback: 362 pages
- Publisher: Dover Publications; New edition edition (Jun 1 1954)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0486201961
- ISBN-13: 978-0486201962
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 13.8 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 386 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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#170,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #28 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Physics > Optics
- #33 in Books > Science > Physics > Optics
- #76 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Physics > Acoustics & Sound
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A highly engaging study of mirages, illusions of multiple moons, the fata morgana, colored shadows and scores of other phenomena in a book praised by Science and Math Weekly as "a great depository of projects, science fair ventures, experiments, and always pure pleasure." 202 illustrations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
scientific optical classic in an economy edition,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Nature of Light and Colour in the Open Air (Paperback)
It is impossible to truly review this book. Well over its 40 years old, it has become a classic. It attempts to explain, with little math but excellent science, everything we see from the appearance of the horizon, to the rainbow, to the light shining of telephone cables. This edition is old fashioned in appearance, there are no fancy full color spreads. It is a well written book, clearly organized that shows a grasp of the subject and a deep affection for it
4.0 out of 5 stars
Still up to date fascinating book,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Nature of Light and Colour in the Open Air (Paperback)
Explains many of the phenomena occuring in nature regarding both light and colour. Encourages active exploration by yourself. Good reference work but sometimes long.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very readable description of optical effects seen outdoors.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Nature of Light and Colour in the Open Air (Paperback)
Hundreds of optical phenomena visible to the naked eye are described in this classic text, ranging from colors in rainbows, halos, "sun-dogs" and other effects from water droplets and ice crystals in the atmosphere, to the iridescent colors of an oil spill and the visual effects of wet branches in front of street lamps. Explanations are aimed at the layman. Many line drawings and some b+w photographs accompany the sometimes wonderfully old-fashioned text. If you have ever wondered what some of the puzzling optical effects are that you see outdoors, then this book is for you.
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