The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Sun

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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Sun

Kenneth R. Lang

Cambridge University Press, 2001

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

The Sun is our powerhouse, sustaining life on Earth. It energizes our planet and fuels the engine of life. Its warmth drives our weather, lifting water from the seas and producing winds that drive clouds over the continents. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Sun is a fundamental, up-to-date reference source of information about the Sun, from basic material to detailed concepts. The many full-colour figures and photographs throughout the book help to make all the information highly accessible. The text is organized in a thematic way, with chapters on the properties of the Sun as a star and its place in the Galaxy and the Universe. There are chapters that deal with the science of the Sun's interior and its visible disk, and what makes it shine. The work also covers solar flares and the solar wind, and their impact on the Earth.

Table of Contents

Part I. The Sun's Domain: Part II. The Sun as a Star: Part III. What Makes the Sun Shine?: Part IV. Inside the Sun: Part V. The Magnetic Solar Atmosphere: Part VI. The Explosive Sun: Part VII. The Sun's Winds: Part VIII. The Sun's Impact on Earth: Part IX. Observing the Sun.

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  • NCID
    BA53335838
  • ISBN
    • 0521780934
  • LCCN
    00049365
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 256 p.
  • Size
    29cm
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