Observing the Sun is one of the most interesting and rewarding
facets of astronomy to which amateurs can contribute. Few areas of
science offer as many opportunities to contribute meaningful data.
It is the one branch of astronomy that requires only modest
equipment and can be pursued during the day. Peter Taylor is a keen
and highly experienced observer of the Sun. In this book he
explains in a clear and practical way everything that a telescope
user needs to know in order to make solar observations. The author
draws on his many years of personal experience as a contributor to
the Solar Division of the American Association of Variable Star
Observers and to the American Sunspot Program. The book deals with
the following topics: historical background, choice of equipment
for the safe conduct of solar observations, observations of
sunspots, and reporting observations. New techniques, such as
electronic recording and the operations of radio telescopes, are
included. The level of presentation is understandable to anyone
with basic astronomical knowledge and some experience in handling a
small telescope.
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