Solar Surveyors: Observing the Sun from Space (Springer Praxis Books)

Name: Solar Surveyors: Observing the Sun from Space (Springer Praxis Books)
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Book Synopsis: This is the story of humankind's quest over centuries to learn the true nature of the most dominant object in our Solar System: the Sun. Award-winning science writer Peter Bond describes in detail how our ideas about the Sun have changed over the millennia, starting with the simple observations of classical astronomy and continuing through telescopic observations to the age of nuclear physics. He shows how we discovered the Sun's basic characteristics – its distance, size, temperature and composition – and then describes how, with evermore sophisticated instruments, we have learned about the Sun's enormous energy output, its atmosphere and the explosive eruptions that blast clouds of magnetized gas and high-energy particles toward our world. Most of this book focuses on the Space Age, when suborbital rockets and satellites have probed every aspect of our nearby star. Each of these missions is described in detail, with summaries of their objectives, spacecraft designs, scientific payloads and results. The book also looks forward, describing forthcoming missions that will shed new light on remaining solar mysteries, notably the source of the energy that heats the outer corona to millions of degrees. Richly illustrated with mission photos, design diagrams, and infocharts, this book is a fascinating read for anybody interested in the Sun and our attempts to unravel its secrets.

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Discover the captivating story of our Solar System's most dominant object with Solar Surveyors: Observing the Sun from Space. This award-winning science book by Peter Bond takes you on a journey through centuries of human fascination with the Sun. From classical astronomy to nuclear physics, our understanding of the Sun has evolved, and this book immerses you in the process.

Unearth the Sun's true nature as you delve into its distance, size, temperature, and composition. With the aid of sophisticated instruments, we have also unveiled the Sun's massive energy output, its dynamic atmosphere, and the intense eruptions that send magnetic gas and high-energy particles hurtling towards our world.

Get ready for an exploration of the Space Age, where suborbital rockets and satellites have revolutionized our understanding of the Sun. Every significant mission is meticulously detailed, providing valuable insights into their objectives, spacecraft designs, scientific payloads, and groundbreaking results. Immerse yourself in richly illustrated pages filled with mission photos, design diagrams, and infocharts.

But our quest to unravel the secrets of the Sun is far from over. Solar Surveyors also peeks into the future, revealing upcoming missions that promise to further illuminate the remaining solar mysteries. Prepare to uncover the enigma behind the outer corona's scorching temperatures in the quest to find the source of this mind-boggling energy.

Embark on a captivating journey through time, space, and scientific progress like never before. With its engaging narrative, captivating illustrations, and insightful information, Solar Surveyors: Observing the Sun from Space is a must-have for anyone intrigued by the wonder of our Sun. Don't miss out on this enlightening experience! Get your copy now!

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