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Fundamentals of solar astronomy /

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Bhatnagar, A.
Other Authors: Livingston, W. C. (William Charles), 1927-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, ©2005.
Series:World Scientific series in astronomy and astrophysics ; v. 6.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of 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.