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Solar Observing Techniques

The Sun is the closest star to Earth, and the only one we can observe in any sort of detail. As such it is a fascinating field of study, and one that is well-suited to amateur astronomers - the Sun is close enough to need little magnification. It also has the practical advantage, unlike every other astronomical object, of being visible in the daytime!During solar eclipses, there are momentary chances to observe and photograph some spectacular and scientifcally interesting sights.Studying the Sun nonetheless needs specialist knowledge. Safety is paramount, as without the right precautions the heat and light of the Sun would instantly blind the observer. But given the right techniques, the Sun is a rewarding subject for amateur astronomers: in this book, Professor Chris Kitchin provides all the information needed for safe solar observing.

Contents

Preface.- Acknowledgements.- The alert symbol: Warning.- 1. The Sun - What to See and Why.- 2. General Telescopic Observing Methods.- 3. White Light Observing.- 4. Recording Your Observations.- 5. Observing Programmes.- 6. Unaided Observations.- 7. Eclipses.- 8. Specialist Instruments.- 9. Radio Telescopes.- 10. The Limits of Solar Observation.- Solar Image Gallery.- Appendix 1 - Bibliography.- Appendix 2 - Equipment Suppliers.- Appendix 3 - Web Sites Relating to The Sun.

Specifications

Pm Supplier	Springer Verlag
Pm Publisher	Springer Nature
Pm Isbn 10	185233035X
Pm Isbn 13	9781852330354
Pm Publication Date	2001-07-05
Pm Width	161
Pm Author	Kitchin, Chris
Pm Height	14
Pm Longness	235

Author: Kitchin, Chris
Page Count: 218