The Sun - Beginner's Guide To Our Local Star (Paperback)

Dr. Ryan French, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Collins Astronomy

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Despite its apparent unchanging appearance in the daytime sky, the Sun is incredibly dynamic and shrouded in mystery. 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. Humanity’s scientific journey to understand the Sun has included many intriguing and humorous tales from over the centuries. In today’s 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.

The perfect gift for anyone wishing to learn more about our local star.

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Imprint:	Collins
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2023
Authors:	Dr. Ryan French • Royal Observatory Greenwich • Collins Astronomy
Dimensions:	208 x 148 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	109
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-858023-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Popular astronomy Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Observatories, equipment & methods Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Solar system > General Books > Professional & Technical > Other technologies > Space science > General
LSN:	0-00-858023-5
Barcode:	9780008580230