Books About The Sun
Books About The Sun
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Sun, Earth and Sky by K. R. Lang Paperback Published 1995 |
This is an introduction to the Sun, its physics, and its impact on life here on Earth. Using results based on radio telescope and satellite observations, the author describes the Sun's nuclear energy processes, its mysterious neutrino flux, its seismic activity, its magnetic fields and sunspots, its corona, solar flares and prominences, the solar wind, and the important and multifaceted role of sunlight in both sustaining and endangering life on Earth. |
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Observing The Sun by Roger J. Taylor Paperback published in 1991 |
A practical explanation of everything that a telescope user needs to know in order to make solar observations. It deals with choice of equipment for the safe conduct of solar observations, observations of sunspots, and reporting observations. New techniques, such as electronic recording and the operations of radio telescopes, are included. The level of representation is understandable to anyone with basic astronomical knowledge and some experience in handling a small telescope. |
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The First Results from SOHO by Bernard Fleck Published in 1997 |
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is a joint ESA/NASA mission to study the Sun, from its deep core to the outer corona, and the solar wind. SOHO was launched on 2nd December 1995 and was inserted into a halo orbit around the L1 Lagrangian point on 14th February 1996. From this vantage point it is continuously monitoring the Sun, the heliosphere, and the solar wind particles that stream toward the Earth. |
| The SOHO Mission by Bernard Fleck Hardcover published in 1996 |
SOHO, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, is a project of international co-operation between ESA and NASA to study the sun, from its deep core to the outer corona, and the solar wind. To achieve its scientific goals it carries a complement of 12 sophisticated, state-of- the-art instruments. Three helioseismology instruments are expected to provide unique data for the study of the structure and dynamics of the solar interior, from the very deep core to the outermost layers of the convection zone. A set of five complementary remote sensing instruments, consisting of EUV and UV imagers, spectrographs and coronagraphs, will give a comprehensive view of the outer solar atmosphere and corona, leading to a better understanding of the enigmatic coronal heating and solar wind acceleration processes. Finally, three experiments will complement the remote sensing observations by making in-situ measurements of the composition and energy of the solar wind and charged energetic particles. | |
| Sounding Solar and Stellar Interiors by Janine Provost Hardcover published in 1997 |
Since 1975, and the identification of the solar 5-minute oscillations as global acoustic modes, helioseismology has proven to be a very active field. It enabled thorough investigation of the physical processes occurring inside the stars. In 1995, a step was achieved with the completion of the GONG network and the launch of the SOHO satellite, increasing by several order of magnitude the quality of the available data | |
| Mass Supply and Flows in the Solar Corona by B. Fleck, G. Noci, G. Pole Hardcover published in 1994 |
The proceedings of the 2nd SOHO Workshop published in this volume provide a concise overview of the most relevant aspects of mass supply and flows in the solar corona, focusing on: fine scale structures; loops and prominences; streamers; and coronal holes and solar wind. Each topic is introduced by three reviews - the first giving a summary of the status of relevant observations, the second illustrating the status of related theoretical work, and the third summarising advances in the field to be expected as a result of future SOHO observations. The book also includes a number of specialised contributions. This volume aims to create a general awareness of the opportunities offered by SOHO, in addition to providing a basis for developing collaborative projects. It should also provide scientists already active in the field with easy access to information about future SOHO activities, while young researchers can learn about those topics which are currently regarded as being most relevant in this rapidly evolving discipline. | |
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The Structure of the Sun by T. Roca Cortes F. Sanchez Hardcover published in 1996 |
The complex internal structure of the Sun can now be studied in detail through helioseismology and neutrino astronomy. The VI Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics was dedicated to examining these powerful new techniques. Based on this meeting, seven chapters by experts are presented in this volume. With a pedagogical style, the papers show how the internal composition (density, He abundance, etc.) and dynamical structure (rotation, sub-surface velocity fields, etc.) of the Sun can be deduced through helioseismology; and how the central temperature can be inferred from measurements of the flux of solar neutrinos. This volume provides an introduction for graduate students and an up-to-date overview for researchers working on the Sun, neutrino astronomy and helio- and asteroseismology. |
| The Sun: A Laboratory for Astrophysics by Joan T. Schmel & John C. Brown Hardcover published in 1992 |
"The Sun: A Laboratory for Astrophysics" presents an educational overview of many aspects of solar physics, in an astrophysical context, following two decades of major strides in solar studies from spacecraft and pioneering studies of the Sun as a star. The authors have experience in both theory and observation and some in instrumentation in this field. The first third of the book addresses the global physics of the Sun and its relation to other stars, covering energy generation, interior structure models, convection, magnetic field generation as well as constraints obtained from surface observations, both seismic and magnetic. The second portion comprises a mixture of theory and diagnostics of the solar atmosphere and of instrumentation for observations from radio wavelengths to high energies. The final third concerns solar activity and flares, their relation to stellar activity and their importance for the activities of humankind. | |
| The YOHKOH (SOLAR-A) Mission by Z. Svestka & Y. Uchida Hardcover published in 1991 |
The SOLAR-A spacecraft was launched by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan (ISS) in August 1991, and, following and ISAS tradition, was renamed YOHKOH. This mission is dedicated principally to the study of solar flares, especially of high-energy phenomena observed in the X-ray and gamma-ray ranges. With a co-ordinated set of instruments including hard X-ray and soft X-ray imaging telescopes as well as spectrometers with advanced capabilities, it is expected to reveal new aspects of flares and help better understand their physics, supporting international collaborations with ground-based observatories as well as theoretical investigations. An overview of this mission, including the satellite, its scientific instruments, and its operation is given in this book. | |
| Advances in Solar Physics by G. Belvedere, M. Rodono, & G.M. Simnet Hardcover published in 1994 |
This book begins with a very readable survey "The Sun Today" by J.-C. Pecker. It is followed by thorough reviews from leading experts covering theory and observations. The focus shifts from the solar core, studied via neutrino emissions and helioseismology, through the interface regions where it is believed the large-scale magnetic fields are generated, to the corona, where most of the high temperature phenomena characteristic of this region may be studied directly. As energetic particles play such a vigorous role in this part of the sun, a separate session was devoted to their transport and storage in the corona. | |
| Physical Processes in Solar Flares by Boris V. Somov Hardcover published in 1991 |
Solar flares are very complex electromagnetic phenomena of a cataclysmic nature. Particles are accelerated to very high velocities and a variety of physical processes happen inside and outside flares. These processes can be studied by a large number of techniques from Earth and from space. The aim is to discover the physics behind solar flares. This goal is complicated because information about the flare mechanism can be obtained only in an indirect way by studying the secondary effects. This book provides three stages in the solution of the solar flare problem. Chapter 1 describes the connection between observational data and theoretical concepts, where it is stressed that next to investigating flares, the related non-stationary large-scale phenomena must be studied as well. The second chapter deals with secondary physical processes, in particular the study of high-temperature plasma dynamics during impulsive heating. The last chapter presents a model built on the knowledge of the two previous chapters and it constructs a theory of non-neutral turbulent current sheets. | |
| Solar Astrophysics by Peter Foukal Hardcover published in 1990 |
This is a text/reference book which provides an up-to-date introduction and overview of the phenomenology and physical principles describing current knowledge of the Sun. A specific objective will be to focus on recent advances that have direct bearing on solar-terrestrial physics, stellar astronomy, and plasma astrophysics. The primary audience for the book will be undergraduate students in astrophysics, space physics, and atmospheric physics, and research scientists in these fields. The book would also be attractive to advanced amateur astronomers. The book is unique in offering an up-to-date and readable overview of solar astrophysics at a technical but non- specialist level. The book is heavily illustrated and problems are included for textbook use. The text will benefit astronomers and atmospheric, climate, and stellar physicists. | |
| The Sun by M. Stix Paperback published in 1991 |
Recent progress in instrumentation and observational techniques has brought a wealth of new information to astronomers about the sun. This introductory text presents a complete overview of solar physics, including present knowledge of the subject and problems yet to be investigated. The increasing number of observations of solar phenomena in neighbouring stars will make this text of interest not only to students specialising in solar physics but also to researchers interested in stellar structure and the solar-stellar connection. | |
| Element Abundance Variations in the Sun and Heliosphere by F. Bely-Dubau Paperback published in 1995 |
It has long been recognised that element abundance ratios vary between the solar wind and the photosphere. There have also been intense discussions in the past regarding the possibility of significant variations between the corona and photosphere. During recent years there has been a notable improvement in both the measurement accuracy and in the atomic theory, leading to the conclusions that many subtle variations in element abundances do indeed exist between a wide range of solar features, even possibly as a function of time within a single feature under study. Such variations present a major challenge for theorists to model the underlying phenomena. In addition once these phenomena are understood the abundances measurements themselves will provide a new insight into the physical processes in the regions observed. The fourteen papers published in this volume present an up-to- date picture of current understanding of the subject. | |
| The Nature of Solar Prominences by Einar Tandberg-Hanssen Hardcover published in 1995 |
The last 20 years since the publication of Dr Tandberg-Hanssen's book "Solar Prominences" have seen a renewed interest in this interesting form of solar activity. As a consequence, new ideas have been explored to explain the great variety of prominences, their relationship to solar flares and their seemingly complete dependence on the action of magnetic fields. This book gives these and other aspects of prominences in a comprehensive treatment and brings out the basic physics behind the displays of prominence activity. | |
| New Eyes to See Inside the Sun and Stars by Franz-Ludwig Deubner Hardcover published in 1998 |
New Eyes to See Inside the Sun and Stars - Pushing the Limits of Helio and Asteroseismology with New Observations from the Ground and from Space The continuing success of helio and asteroseismology in studying the internal structure and dynamics of the Sun, and of other single stars, has been highlighted in recent years by many topical meetings. The present Proceedings document the first seismology symposium ever held in conjunction with an IAU General Assembly. This substantially influenced the layout of the scientific programme and demonstrates the vitality of this field of astronomy. | |
| The Star by Which We Live by R. Kippenhahn & S. Dunlop Paperback published in 1994 |
This is a survey of our current knowledge of the closest and most important star. It unravels the complexities of astrophysics in language that is easy to understand. After reviewing how our knowledge of the Sun has been acquired over the centuries, it explains how the Sun - as viewed from the Earth and from space - is investigated, the key people and instruments involved with these discoveries, the results so far, and what we still have to learn. Fully illustrated and complete with appendices, this text should appeal to the general public, amateur astronomers and students. | |
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Sounding Solar and Stellar Interiors by Janine Provost Paperback published in 1997 |
Since 1975, and the identification of the solar 5-minute oscillations as global acoustic modes, helioseismology has proven to be a very active field. It enabled thorough investigation of the physical processes occurring inside the stars. In 1995, a step was achieved with the completion of the GONG network and the launch of the SoHO satellite, increasing by several order of magnitude the quality of the available data. |
| The Many Faces of the Sun A Summary of the Results from Nasa's Solar Maximum Mission by Keith T. Strong, B. Haisch, Julia L. R. Saba & J. Schmelz Hardcover published in 1998 |
The Many Faces of the Sun : A Summary of the Results from Nasa's Solar Maximum Mission A decade of observation of the sun with NASA's Solar Maximum satellite has led to many discoveries in solar physics and atomic physics. While the analysis of the data is still continuing, a large body of literature has been published interpreting results from the mission. This book collects a review of these results in a single volume, aiming to provide a snapshot of the state of knowledge of solar physics. It intends to present a useful tool for both teaching and research, as well as a guide to planners of future missions to investigate the sun. Individual chapters cover topics such as: variations in the solar irradiance; active regions of the sun; the corona - elemental abundances; coronal mass ejections; chromospheric evaporation; solar flares; ultraviolet flares; nonthermal flare of flares; solar- terrestrial science; comet observations; and cosmic studies. | |
| The Sun as a Variable Star Solar and Stellar Irradiance Variations by Judit M. Pap, Claus Frohlich, Hugh S. Hudson & W. Kent Hardcover published in 1994 |
The papers in this volume aim to represent the most up-to-date research contributions on the observations, theoretical interpretations, and empirical and physical models of variations observed in solar and stellar irradiances, as well as on Sun-climate connections. Both theoretical studies and irradiance observations show that the energy output of the Sun and solar-type stars varies, changing on time scales related to the short-term surface manifestations of solar/stellar magnetic activity as well as long-term modulations driven by processes in the interiors of the stars. Papers presented in this book point out that at the Earth these variations influence the terrestrial climate, radiative environment and upper atmospheric chemistry. | |
| Solar Magnetic Fields by Manfred Schussler & Wolfgang Schmidt Hardcover published in 1994 |
How are large-scale magnetic fields generated in the Sun in self- excited dynamo processes? And how are magnetic structures spontaneously formed in the Sun and how do they interact with the convective flows, storage and release of magnetic energy? These are just some of the fundamental questions answered in this review of our understanding of solar magnetic fields. | |
| The Solar Engine and Its Influence on Terrestrial Atmosphere and Climate by E. Nesme-Ribes Hardcover published in 1994 |
An examination of the growing body of evidence which claims that solar variability has been a major factor contributing to the Earth's dramatic climatic changes. The contributors to this study discuss the physical mechanisms linking solar forces to the Earth's atmosphere and climate. | |
| The Sun-Earth System by John Streete Paperback published in 1996 |
This module shows how solar energy is produced and how the Earth's atmosphere interacts with solar radiation, thereby helping students understand such physical phenomena as the greenhouse effect and global warming. The module, which is accessible to any student who has studied introductory algebra, includes problems at the end of each section and a hands-on experiment designed to measure the solar constant with easily obtainable items. | |
| Sunspots: Theory and Observations by John H. Thomas & Nigel O. Weiss Hardcover published in 1992 |
This volume provides a full account of the many exciting recent advances in both observational and theoretical research on sunspots and is intended to serve as a monograph on the subject. It contains 18 review articles on various aspects of the physics of sunspots, each of which is an expanded version of an invited review paper presented at the NATO ARW on the Theory of Sunspots in 1991. Chapters on starspots and on the relation between sunspots and the global-solar-magnetic field and the solar cycle place the subject in a broader astrophysical context. An extensive introductory chapter by the editors presents an overall view of modern research on sunspots from a historical perspective, with a comprehensive list of references, and makes this book suitable for students and nonspecialist, as well as the sophisticated reader. | |
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