The Sun
Beginner’S Guide to Our Local Star, Including Solar and Lunar Eclipses
$19.98
- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
20 September 2023
Summary
Discover hidden secrets about the Sun, our local star, and learn about eclipses and the Northern Lights
The Sun is incredibly dynamic and shrouded in mystery, despite its apparent unchanging appearance in our daytime sky. In this fascinating guide, you will explore the history, science and modern observations that 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 wa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008580230 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008580235 |
| Author: | Dr. Ryan French, Collins Astronomy, Royal Observatory Greenwich |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 20 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 180g |
| Dimensions: | 6mm x 148mm x 210mm |
Critics Review
French provides a practical introduction and the necessary tools required to access and understand a multitude of high-resolution solar observations […], and how to safely observe the Sun from the comfort of your own home. Dr. Stephanie Yardley, BBC Sky at Night Magazine
There is an army of solar observers, both professional and amateur, who study the Sun and if you’d like to join their ranks then Ryan French’s The Sun is a good place to start. Astronomy Now
Dr. Ryan French
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London’s only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK’s largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition.
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