How to observe the sun safely

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    • MacDonald, Lee

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How to observe the sun safely

Lee Macdonald

(Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series)

Springer, c2003

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The Sun is the closest star to Earth, and the only one we can observe in any sort of detail. As such it is a fascinating field of study. It also has the practical advantage, unlike every other astronomical object, of being visible in the daytime! After an introduction to the Sun as a star, the book concentrates entirely on practical aspects for amateur observers: the equipment needed, how to set it up, how to record observations, and how to image the Sun with conventional or digital cameras.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Introducing the Sun.- Equipment for observing the Sun.- What we can see on the Sun.- Solar Drawings and Position Measurements.- Measuring Solar Activity.- Observing the Sun in Hydrogen-Alpha.- Solar Photography Part 1: Photography with Film.- Solar Photography Part 2: Digital Techniques.- Appendices.- Index.

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  • NCID
    BA60677026
  • ISBN
    • 1852335270
  • LCCN
    2000270456
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    ix, 176 p
  • Size
    24 cm
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