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The Many Faces of the Sun: A Summary of the Results from Nasa's Solar Maximum Mission (Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 1999)

The Many Faces of the Sun

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"The Many Faces of the Sun" by Keith T. Strong, Julia L.R. Saba, Bernhard M. Haisch, Joan T. Schmelz is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

A decade of observations of the Sun with NASAs Solar Maximum Mission satellite has led to important discoveries in solar and atomic physics. This book presents the first comprehensive review of these results in a single volume, providing a snapshot of the current state of knowledge of solar physics. Chapters provide insight into the structure, composition and activity of the Sun, with coverage of topics such as solar flares, variations in the solar irradiance, coronal mass ejections, and spectroscopy.

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Best For: Students and researchers interested in solar physics and space science.
Focus: Summarizes key findings from NASA's Solar Maximum Mission about the Sun's structure, composition, and activity.
Covers: Solar flares, solar variations, and atomic physics related to the Sun based on a decade of satellite observations.
Why It Matters: Offers a comprehensive review of solar physics advancements, consolidating important discoveries from a major NASA mission.

"The Many Faces of the Sun" by Keith T. Strong, Julia L.R. Saba, Bernhard M. Haisch, Joan T. Schmelz is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Keith T. Strong, Julia L.R. Saba, Bernhard M. Haisch, Joan T. Schmelz

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

A decade of observations of the Sun with NASAs Solar Maximum Mission satellite has led to important discoveries in solar and atomic physics. This book presents the first comprehensive review of these results in a single volume, providing a snapshot of the current state of knowledge of solar physics. Chapters provide insight into the structure, composition and activity of the Sun, with coverage of topics such as solar flares, variations in the solar irradiance, coronal mass ejections, and spectroscopy.

AuthorKeith T. Strong, Julia L.R. Saba, Bernhard M. Haisch, Joan T. Schmelz
PublisherSpringer
Published2012-10-23
ISBN-139781461271451
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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