The Sun (Paperback)

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An enthralling exploration of the star on our doorstep, charting the journey from ancient superstition to the deep scientific mysteries yet to be resolved. The Sun examines how we've come to understand the features and processes at work in our star, starting with the earliest observations of mysterious sunspots and ending with the rich and complex investigation of the connected Sun-Earth system. It reveals the interconnected sciences involved in finding out more about the Sun and the practical importance of doing so for our modern world. It's a slow-burn tale of scientific discovery!

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An enthralling exploration of the star on our doorstep, charting the journey from ancient superstition to the deep scientific mysteries yet to be resolved. The Sun examines how we've come to understand the features and processes at work in our star, starting with the earliest observations of mysterious sunspots and ending with the rich and complex investigation of the connected Sun-Earth system. It reveals the interconnected sciences involved in finding out more about the Sun and the practical importance of doing so for our modern world. It's a slow-burn tale of scientific discovery!

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Product Details

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Imprint

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Series

Royal Observatory Greenwich Illuminates, 4

Release date

September 2021

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

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Dimensions

178 x 109 x 18mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

128

ISBN-13

978-1-906367-86-2

Barcode

9781906367862

Categories

LSN

1-906367-86-8



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