Fundamentals of solar astronomy / Arvind Bhatnagar, William Livingston.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bhatnagar, A.

Contributor:

Livingston, W. C. (William Charles), 1927-

Series:

World Scientific series in astronomy and astrophysics ; v. 6.

World Scientific series in astronomy and astrophysics ; v. 6

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Solar system.

Sun.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (467 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Solar astronomy

Place of Publication:

Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, c2005.

Language Note:

English

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

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 418-432) and index.

ISBN:

9786611880897

9781281880895

1281880892

9789812567871

9812567879

OCLC:

475965483