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Author Bhatnagar, A.

Title Fundamentals of solar astronomy / Arvind Bhatnagar, William Livingston
Published Singapore : World Scientific, 2005

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Description 1 online resource (467 pages)
Series World scientific series in astronomy and astrophysics ; v. 6
World Scientific series in astronomy and astrophysics ; v. 6.
Contents Preface; Contents; Chapter 1 Ancient Solar Astronomy; Chapter 2 Modern Solar Observatories; Chapter 3 Structure of Solar Atmosphere; Chapter 4 The Quiet Sun; Chapter 5 The Active Sun; Chapter 6 Observational Techniques; Chapter 7 Solar Optical Instrumentation; Chapter 8 Solar Eclipses; Chapter 9 Solar Interior and Helioseismology; Chapter 10 On the Joy of Observing the Sun -- A Personal Experience; Appendix I Basic Units, Conversion Factors, Physical and Astronomical Constants; Appendix II Glossary; Appendix III References; Appendix IV Acknowledgement for Illustrations; Appendix V Index
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 418-432) and index
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Subject Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Physical Sciences & Mathematics.
Astrophysics.
SUBJECT Solar system. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85124544
Sun. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85130462
Subject Solar system
Sun
Form Electronic book
Author Livingston, William
ISBN 9789812567871
9812567879
1281880892
9781281880895