Fundamentals Of Solar Astronomy / Edition 1

by Arvind Bhatnagar, William Livingston

Overview

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 for making solar observations. Amateur astronomers have made important contributions to solar astronomy, and this book will help to guide them in their endeavours. The book can also serve as a text for undergraduate and graduate students starting out on solar physics. Using it, graduate students can easily embark on specific topics of research in solar astronomy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789812563576
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/08/2005
Series:	World Scientific Series In Astronomy And Astrophysics , #6
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	468
Sales rank:	641,673
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

Editorial Reviews

?This book is mainly addressed to those who are starting to study the sun."

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