Color and Light in Nature

Name: Color and Light in Nature
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ISBN: 9780521468367

ISBN-10: 0521468361

ISBN-13: 9780521468367

Edition: 1995

Authors: David K. Lynch, William Livingston

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We live in a world of optical marvels - from the commonplace, but beautiful rainbow, to the rare and eerie superior mirage. Have you ever asked yourself how a rainbow is formed, why the setting sun is red and flattened, or even why the sky at night is not absolutely black? If so, then allow David Lynch to provide you with the answers. This beautiful and informative guide provides clear explanations to all naturally occurring optical phenomena seen with the naked eye. It offers complete and easy-to-understand insights into shadows, halos, water optics, mirages and a host of other spectacles. Separating myth from reality, it outlines the basic principles involved, and supports them with many…

Book details

List price: $33.95
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 6/29/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 268
Size: 9.75" wide x 9.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English



Preface



Shadows



Clear air



Water



Water drops



Ice and halos



Naked eye astronomy



Observing



Exotic clouds


Glossary


Index