The Sun and How to Observe It

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Jenkins, Jamey L. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
• Σειρά: Astronomers' Observing Guides,
• Θέματα: Physics.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Popular Science in Astronomy.

Without the Sun, all life on Earth would perish. But what exactly do we know about this star that lights, heats, and powers Earth? Actually, we know quite a lot, thanks mainly to a host of eager solar observers. Looking directly at the Sun is EXTREMELY hazardous. But many astronomers, both professio...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• The Sun, Yesterday and Today
• Some Basics of Solar Observing
• Observing the White Light Sun
• White Light Solar Features
• Recording White Light Observations
• Observing the Monochromatic Sun
• Monochromatic Solar Features
• Solar Photography
• Where Do You Go from Here?- Appendix A: Resources
• Appendix B: Glossary of Solar-Related Terms
• Appendix C: Daily Solar Ephemeris, July 2008-January 2012.