The sun / David Alexander.
| Author/creator | Alexander, David, 1963- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press/ABC-CLIO, ©2009. |
| Description | xiii, 228 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Greenwood guides to the universe Greenwood guides to the universe. ^A1011055 |
| Contents | Introduction -- A shining star -- The magnetic sun -- Looking inside the sun -- Solar acne : sunspots and the solar surface -- The ever-changing sun -- The many faces of the solar atmosphere -- Blowing in the wind -- Solar storms -- Space weather -- The sun and climate -- The future. |
| Abstract | Our knowledge of the universe has increased tremendously over the last century, and our discoveries are not over - there remain scientific mysteries that the next generation of astronomers and planetary scientists will need to solve. This volume in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers the Sun, and provides readers with the most up-to-date understanding of the current state of scientific knowledge. --from publisher description |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-222) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009006640 |
| ISBN | 9780313340772 (hard copy : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0313340773 (hard copy : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QB521.4 .A44 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |