This is the ultimate, easy-to-read guide for "eclipse-chasers".Eclipse chasers are now numbered in the tens of thousands. Every total solar eclipse sees dozens of cruise ships, each with about a thou
Children wonder how the sun is involved in certain processes, and readers can flip open the pages to discover why grapes turn into raisins, how sunglasses work, and what shadows are.
In The Music of the Sun, renowned academic William J. Chaplin unveils numerous solar secrets through the enlightening new science of helioseismology. The Sun, earth's nearest star, is of vital importa
Awe-inspiring and familiar, comforting yet sometimes frightening, the sun is the center around which all life revolves. Now, an expert on solar images teams up with a noted science writer to present
How hot is the sun? What is it made of? How long would it take to get there? This fun- and fact-filled picture book answers these questions and many more. Follow the lead of two kids and a purple cat,
Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are the most energetic events in the heliosphere. During solar cycle 23, the close connection between CMEs and solar energetic particles (SEPs) was studied in much greate
This series is the perfect introduction to the universe. Correlated to the science curriculum, simple text and full-color photographs help young readers understand the objects they see in the sky. R
In this fascinating book, a renowned physicist outlines the discoveries and theories that illuminate the evolution of our world. One of the founders of Big Bang theory, George Gamow employs language t
Provides detailed information on where to see the best solar and lunar eclipses for the next 12 years, maps to guide you to the best spot and tips for making the most of an eclipse. Includes free safe
A practical guide to safely observing the sun for amateur astronomers, including equipment, what to look for and how to record and photograph solar images and eclipses.
The husband-wife team E. Walter (1851-1928) and Annie S. D. Maunder contributed greatly to the understanding of the sun's chemical, electrical, electromagnetic, and plasma properties; and investigated
Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 141. This monograph presents a state-of-the-art description of the most recent results on solar variabi
