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The Sun : A Beginner's Guide To Our Closest Star
Paperback Edition: 1
The Sun is incredibly dynamic and shrouded in mystery, despite its apparent unchanging appearance in the daytime sky. In this guide, Dr. Ryan French explores history, science and modern observations to uncover the mysteries of the Sun.
From ancient astronomers who hailed the Sun as a deity, to new age space exploration, the way we observe the Sun has come a long way. Humanitys scientific journey to understand the Sun has included many intriguing and humorous tales from over the centuries. In todays age, it is far easier to become a sun observer. Learn about cutting-edge space observations of the Sun and how to access these images from home. Uncover further methods of observing the Sun safely from your own back garden using off-the-shelf solar telescopes, DIY pin-hole cameras and solar projectors.
Pages : 112
Publisher : Harper Collins
Publication date : 2023-08-30
Subjects: Non-fiction, Science And Technology, Physics, Astronomy, Space & Time, Galaxies & Stars, Solar System: The Sun & Planets