Moonbows Phenomenon
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Moonbows Phenomenon
""Moonbows Phenomenon"" delves into the fascinating world of lunar rainbows, those ethereal nocturnal spectacles that occur when moonlight interacts with water droplets in the air. This comprehensive exploration reveals how these rare optical phenomena require specific conditions to form: a full or nearly full moon positioned at 42 degrees or lower to the horizon, clear skies, and the presence of water droplets, making them considerably more elusive than typical rainbows. The book progresses through three distinct sections, beginning with the fundamental physics of light interaction and how moonlight's unique properties affect moonbow formation. It then guides readers through notable global viewing locations, from Yosemite Falls to Cumberland Falls in Kentucky, before connecting these observations to practical applications in meteorology and atmospheric science. Throughout the text, readers discover intriguing insights, such as why moonbows appear white to the human eye despite containing the same spectral colors as rainbows, and how their observation can serve as indicators of atmospheric conditions. Written for both scientists and educated enthusiasts, the book bridges multiple disciplines while maintaining accessibility. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical guidance, including specialized photography techniques and equipment recommendations for capturing these ethereal displays. The work stands out for its comprehensive approach, incorporating recent spectral analysis studies and mathematical principles like the Mie scattering theory, while providing practical observation guides for witnessing these remarkable natural phenomena.
A Matter of Honor
New York Times -Bestselling Authors: An "outstanding" account of the admiral scapegoated for the Pearl Harbor disaster—and the long effort to clear his name ( Christian Science Monitor). In this book, the authors of The Eleventh Day, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, unravel the mysteries of Pearl Harbor to expose the scapegoating of the admiral in command the day 2,000 Americans died, report on the fight to restore his lost honor—and clear President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the charge that he knew the attack was coming. In the aftermath of the devastating 1941 bombing, Admiral Husband Kimmel, Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet, was relieved of command, accused of negligence and dereliction of duty—publicly disgraced. But the admiral defended his actions through eight investigations and for the rest of his long life. The evidence against him was less than solid. High military and political officials had failed to provide Kimmel and his Army counterpart with vital intelligence. Later, to hide the biggest U.S. intelligence secret of the day, they covered it up. Following the admiral's death, his sons—both Navy veterans—fought on to clear his name, and now his grandsons continue the struggle. With unprecedented access to documents, diaries, and letters and the family's cooperation, Summers and Swan's search for the truth has taken them far beyond the Kimmel story—to explore claims of duplicity and betrayal in high places in Washington—in a provocative story of politics and war, of a man willing to sacrifice himself for his country only to be sacrificed himself. "The most comprehensive, accurate, and thoroughly researched book of events leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor ever written." —Admiral James Lyons, former Commander-in-Chief, US Pacific Fleet "Reads like a thriller." — Publishers Weekly "Meticulous, eloquent, and compelling—and hugely readable." —Simon Winchester, New York Times-bestselling author of Knowing What We Know "The amount of fresh research is deeply impressive." —Douglas Brinkley, New York Times-bestselling author of Rightful Heritage Includes forty black-and-white photos
The Moonbow of Mr. B. Bones
Author: J. Patrick Lewis
language: en
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Release Date: 1992
A new boy in a small mountain village tries to discredit the old peddler who sells magic jars of sundrops, moonbows, and the like; but though he drives the old man away, something remarkable does happen in the sky.