The sun / David Alexander.

Author/creator Alexander, David, 1963-
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press/ABC-CLIO, ©2009.
Descriptionxiii, 228 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Subjects

SeriesGreenwood 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 221-222) and index.
LCCN 2009006640
ISBN9780313340772 (hard copy : alk. paper)
ISBN0313340773 (hard copy : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks QB521.4 .A44 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold