We live in a world of optical marvels - from the commonplace but beautiful rainbow, to the rare and eerie superior mirage. But how many of us really understand

We live in a world of optical marvels--from the commonplace but beautiful rainbow, to the rare and eerie superior mirage. But, how many of us really understand

Rainbows, halos, glories, why the sky is blue, the setting sun red and flattened, any aspect of light phenomena in the natural landscape. Ideal for hikers, camp

An introduction to the science of light and color and its applications to photography, art, natural phenomena, and other related areas. Explains the origin of p

All of science springs from the observation of nature. In this classic book, the late Professor Minnaert accompanies the reader on a tour of nature's light and