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      The Sun

      by Dr. Ryan French, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Collins Astronomy

      A perfect book for anyone wishing to learn more about our local star, eclipses and the Northern LightsThe Sun is incredibly dynamic and shrouded in mystery, despite its apparent unchanging appearance in the daytime sky. In this guide, Dr. Ryan French explores history, science and modern observations to uncover the mysteries of the Sun.

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      A perfect book for anyone wishing to learn more about our local star, eclipses and the Northern LightsThe Sun is incredibly dynamic and shrouded in mystery, despite its apparent unchanging appearance in the daytime sky. 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.

      Author Biography

      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.

      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 MagazineThere 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

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      ISBN0008580235
      Author Collins Astronomy
      Pages 112
      Year 2023
      ISBN-10 0008580235
      ISBN-13 9780008580230
      Publication Date 2023-05-25
      UK Release Date 2023-05-25
      Format Paperback
      Place of Publication London
      Country of Publication United Kingdom
      Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
      Alternative 9780008623081
      DEWEY 523.7
      Audience General
      AU Release Date 2023-09-19
      NZ Release Date 2023-09-19
      Imprint Collins
      Subtitle Beginner'S Guide to Our Local Star, Including Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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