Green, Lucie
15 Million Degrees: A Journey to the Centre of the Sun
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241963555
- author:
- Green, Lucie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Popular Science & Nature, Popular Science, Popular astronomy & space,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Sun is a star of immense size, 110 times wider than Earth, with a core temperature of 15 million degrees. Its atmosphere is so vast that Earth is actually within it. The journey of light from the Sun's surface to our planet takes eight minutes, but the path it takes within the Sun takes hundreds of thousands of years. This book takes you on a journey from the Sun's core to its surface and to Earth, exploring how the Sun works, the latest research in solar physics, and the potential threat of solar storms. You'll discover the groundbreaking science behind the Sun's behavior, including the sounds it makes, and meet the scientists who have pieced together this extraordinary story. From the latest research to the latest discoveries, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the Sun and its impact on our lives. By reading this book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the Sun and its place in our solar system.
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