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.
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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.
Imprint | Collins |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | August 2023 |
Availability | In stock. We should be able to ship in 1 working day. More are available from supplier. |
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 |
Barcode | 9780008580230 |
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LSN | 0-00-858023-5 |