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When Exactly Will the Eclipse Happen? A Multimillennium Tale of Computation

The Stephen Wolfram Podcast

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Geometrical Complexity of Solar Eclipses

The chapter explains the intricate geometry behind solar eclipses, focusing on the formation of an umbrella shadow and the topography of the moon's surface. It discusses bayley beads, lunar topography analysis using elevation data, and the challenges of determining coordinates on the moon. The chapter also explores shadows, ray tracing, and the alignment of celestial bodies during eclipses.

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