Observing the Sun

By Peter O. Taylor

Book Overview

Observing the Sun is one of the most interesting and rewarding facets of astronomy to which amateurs can contribute. Few areas of science offer as many opportunities to contribute meaningful data. It... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521401100
• ISBN13: 9780521401104
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 173 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent for beginner solar observers

This book contains almost everything you need to get initiated in the fascinating area of solar astronomy. Beginning from a historical review, the author makes a thorough exposition of the elements of solar observation (what is to be observed, how to do it), and even proposes some interesting projects that can easily be carried out by amateurs.