| Author |
Bhatnagar, A.
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| Series |
World scientific series in astronomy and astrophysics ; v. 6. |
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World Scientific series in astronomy and astrophysics ;
v. 6.
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| Subject |
Sun.
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| Alt Name |
Livingston, W. C. (William Charles), 1927-
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| Add Title |
Solar astronomy |
| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 445 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
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polychrome rdacc |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 418-432) and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| 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. |
| ISBN |
9812567879 (electronic bk.) |
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9789812567871 (electronic bk.) |
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9789812382443 |
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9812382445 |
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9789812563576 (pbk.) |
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9812563571 (pbk.) |
| OCLC # |
63201696 |
| Additional Format |
Print version: Bhatnagar, A. Fundamentals of solar astronomy. Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, ©2005 9812382445 9812563571 (DLC) 2005296559 (OCoLC)60883896. |
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