Sun, Earth and Sky

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This lavishly illustrated book introduces the Sun, its physics, and its impact on life here on Earth. Using the most recent results, the author describes all aspects of the Sun and its interaction with us on Earth. Written in a light and friendly style, the book would make an ideal gift for all students of astronomy and related disciplines as well as for amateur astronomers.
highschool and college students. It differs from others by the high level of most recent research on the sun the author builds into his narrative. Especially this is reflected in the many photographs from NASA and elsewhere not pulished before.

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Kenneth R. Lang

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From the reviews
"... this eloquent book ... gives us some most beautiful imagery and accompanying scientific dialogue (...) There are few such elementary books on science available which can simultaneously teach and inspire."
Irish Astronomical Journal, 1998

"An excellent guide to present-day studies of the Sun and our star's impact on Earth's space environment ... colorful (and useful) images and a thoughtful organization ... A great read, written with enthusiasm and knowledge."
SKY & TELESCOPE

"A gem of a book ... This is a book to buy, not to borrow, because you will want to return to it. If you want to learn about the Sun and don't want a textbook on astrophysics, this is the book for you."
Simon Mitton, J. BRITISH ASTRO. SOC.
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