French, Dr. Ryan

The Sun: Beginner's guide to our closest star

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ISBN 13:: 9780008580230
author:: French, Dr. Ryan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Collins
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 112
Dimensions:: 21 x 14.8 x 0.7 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Science, Astronomy & Space, Reference & Language,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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The Sun: A Beginner's Guide to Our Closest Star Discover the mysteries and wonders of our closest star. Despite its apparent unchanging appearance in the daytime sky, the Sun is incredibly dynamic and shrouded in mystery. This guide explores history, science, and modern observations to uncover the secrets of the Sun. From ancient astronomers who revered the Sun as a deity, to new age space exploration, humanity's journey to understand the Sun has been marked by intriguing tales and humorous anecdotes over the centuries. Today, it is easier than ever to become a sun observer. Learn about cutting-edge space observations of the Sun and how to access these images from home. With this book, you can also learn how to observe the Sun safely from your own back garden using off-the-shelf solar telescopes, DIY pin-hole cameras, and solar projectors.

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