Our knowledge of the universe has increased tremendously over the last century, and our discoveries are not over - there remain scientific mysteries that the next generation of astronomers and planetary scientists will need to solve. This volume in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers the Sun, and provides readers with the most up-to-date understanding of the current state of scientific knowledge. Scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind, The Sun is an excellent first step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the star at the center of our solar system.
The Sun discusses all areas of research surrounding the subject, including: Sunspots and the solar surface; the many faces of the solar atmosphere; the solar wind and solar storms; and the long-term climate effects on the earth's atmosphere. The volume includes a glossary and a bibliography of useful resources for learning more about the subject.
| ISBN: | 9780313340772 |
| Publication date: | 20th May 2009 |
| Author: | David Alexander |
| Publisher: | Greenwood Press an imprint of ABC-CLIO |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 228 pages |
| Series: | Greenwood Guides to the Universe |
| Genres: |
Solar system: the Sun and planets |
Our knowledge of the universe has increased tremendously over the last century, and our discoveries are not over - there remain scientific mysteries that the next generation of astronomers and planetary scientists will need to solve. This volume in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers the Sun, and provides readers with the most up-to-date understanding of the current state of scientific knowledge. Scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind, The Sun is an excellent first step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the star at the center of our solar system.
The Sun discusses all areas of research surrounding the subject, including: Sunspots and the solar surface; the many faces of the solar atmosphere; the solar wind and solar storms; and the long-term climate effects on the earth's atmosphere. The volume includes a glossary and a bibliography of useful resources for learning more about the subject.
The Sun features in the following genres: Solar system: the Sun and planets
The Sun is available in Hardback
The Sun was written by David Alexander and published by Greenwood Press an imprint of ABC-CLIO
The Sun has 228 pages
Yes it is part of Greenwood Guides to the Universe series