Fundamentals of solar astronomy

Author(s)

    • Bhatnagar, Arvind
    • Livingston, William

Bibliographic Information

Fundamentals of solar astronomy

Arvind Bhatnagar, William Livingston

(World Scientific series in astronomy and astrophysics, v. 6)

World Scientific, c2005

  • : pbk.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

There are several textbooks available on solar astronomy which deal with advanced astrophysical aspects of solar physics, and books which provide very elementary knowledge about the Sun. This book will help to bridge the gap. It aims to stimulate interest in solar astronomy, presenting at one place the basic methods and techniques used in the field, together with the latest findings and the excitement in solar physics. As solar astronomy is becoming very popular among amateur astronomers and laymen, the book provides the practical knowledge to build simple solar telescopes and other equipment for making solar observations. Amateur astronomers have made important contributions to solar astronomy, and this book will help to guide them in their endeavours. The book can also serve as a text for undergraduate and graduate students starting out on solar physics. Using it, graduate students can easily embark on specific topics of research in solar astronomy.

Table of Contents

  • Ancient Solar Astronomy
  • Modern Solar Observatories
  • Structure of Solar Atmosphere
  • The Quiet Sun
  • The Active Sun
  • Observational Techniques
  • Solar Optical Instrumentation
  • Solar Eclipses
  • Solar Interior Through and Helioseismology
  • On the Joy of Observing the Sun -- A Personal Experience.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA73764258
  • ISBN
    • 9812382445
    • 9812563571
  • Country Code
    si
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Singapore
  • Pages/Volumes
    xix, 445 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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