From the Sun: Auroras, Magnetic Storms, Solar Flares, Cosmic Rays

by Steven T. Suess (Editor), Bruce T. Tsurutani (Editor)

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Special Publications Series . From the Sun demystifies auroras, magnetic storms, solar flares, cosmic rays and other displays of Sun-Earth interactions. The authors, all well-known figures in space science, explain how solar eruptions affect human technology and society in articles intended for the nonspecialist and adapted from Eos, Transactions , American Geophysical Union. One of the most appealing features is a comprehensive glossary of the terminology necessary to read almost any volume on Sun-Earth connections.

172 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1998

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read - good intro to plasma physics