Buch, Englisch, 249 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 406 g
Reihe: Astronomers' Universe
A Guide to Satellite Images and Amateur Observation
Buch, Englisch, 249 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 406 g
Reihe: Astronomers' Universe
ISBN: 978-3-642-22838-4
Verlag: Springer
In the past, observing the Sun has been left to academics with specialised instruments, since solar observation has been unsafe because of the risk of eye damage. This book explains how amateur astronomers can safely observe the various solar phenomena using special hydrogen-alpha telescopes that are not too expensive. Amateurs can now make a positive contribution to science by monitoring the Sun as professionals do.
Amateurs can also access the solar images taken by satellites via the internet. This book helps readers interpret and understand what these images are showing about the Sun, including the latest 3D images. Solar observers will enjoy comparing their own solar telescope observations with those produced by space probes such as SDO, SOHO, Hinode and STEREO, and further enjoy learning about transits, eclipses, and space weather and how the Sun compares to other stars in the universe.
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Popular/general
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Weitere Infos & Material
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.