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• The Sun and Space Weather

  What are the terrestrial effects of solar activity and the solar activity cycle? The modern term used for solar terrestrial relations is `Space Weather’. This term describes all external effects on the space environment of the Earth and the Earth’s atmosphere. The main driver for space weather is our Sun. Explosive events on the Sun [...]

• Astronomy Today Vol 1: The Solar System

  This straightforward volume presents a broad view of astronomy spanning known facts, evolving ideas, and frontier discoveries. The authors combine qualitative reasoning and analogies with familiar objects and phenomena to awaken readers to the excitement of the universe around them. Incorporates new understanding and emphases in contemporary astronomy, including the latest data on topics ranging [...]

• Solar System Observer’s Guide (Firefly)

  A practical introduction to our “corner” of the universe. Aimed at users of binoculars and small to medium telescopes, Solar System Observer’s Guide describes how to observe not only the planets but also the moon, sun, comets, meteors, asteroids, and all other celestial objects found within our Solar System. Related posts Beyond Pluto Where To [...]

• Maunder Minimum: And the Variable Sun-Earth Connection

  Text takes an excursion through solar science, science history, and geoclimate with a husband and wife team who revealed some of our sun’s most stubborn secrets. Provides an account of E. Walter and Annie S.D. Maunder’s work in understanding our sun’s chemical, electromagnetic, and plasma properties. Softcover, hardcover listed in approval week 2004-14.

• Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning (Dover Books on Astronomy)

  Star names, the zodiac, constellations; folklore and literature associated with heavens. The basic book of its field. Fascinating reading solidly based on years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient Chinese, Arabic, Euphrates, Hellenic and Roman civilizaitons. Related posts A Grand and Bold Thing: An Extraordinary New Map of the Universe [...]