1 Warming to the Sun -- 2 Probing the Sun -- 3 Activity in the photosphere -- 4 Activity in the chromosphere and corona -- 5 Eclipses and Transits -- 6 Observing the Sun -- 7 Satellite images of the Sun -- 8 Space weather -- 9 The Sun and Earth's climate -- 10. The Sun and stars -- About the author -- Glossary -- Index
Summary
Annotation This volume presents the findings of several satellites from across the globe sent to observe the sun. Beautifully illustrated, the book combines newly acquired scientific understanding with detailed descriptions of features visible on the sun's surface and in its atmosphere