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The Sun
Awe-inspiring and familiar, comforting yet sometimes frightening, the sun is the center around which all life revolves. Now, an expert on solar images teams up with a noted science writer to present a photographic book devoted entirely to the sun, illustrating the star we know and revealing recent discoveries.
Dramatic images from photographers, observatories, and satellites are organized as viewed first from the ground, then from earth's atmosphere and the edge of space, and finally from the surface of the sun itself. Through these images and a clear, precise text, the authors explore the intricate dance between the sun and earth, examining this relationship in both mythical and scientific terms. Perhaps best of all, the book's compact, square size makes The Sun as inviting to hold as it is to read.
Dramatic images from photographers, observatories, and satellites are organized as viewed first from the ground, then from earth's atmosphere and the edge of space, and finally from the surface of the sun itself. Through these images and a clear, precise text, the authors explore the intricate dance between the sun and earth, examining this relationship in both mythical and scientific terms. Perhaps best of all, the book's compact, square size makes The Sun as inviting to hold as it is to read.
- GenresNonfictionAstronomy
240 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2006
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
January 9, 2019
It was an alright book. Not my cup of tea specifically but it was very informative and it also had pretty pictures.
January 26, 2017
3.5 stars
This book mostly contains images of sun-related phenomena, from rainbows and the aurora borealis to solar prominences and sun flares, and some descriptions and explanations of those phenomena. For my taste, information could have been more in depth and detailed, but as a sort of overview or introduction it was fine. The book definitely managed to further my curiosity and awe of our little star. Some of the info was plain mind-boggling. Did you know that the sun loses more energy in a second than humankind has used up in the entire history of civilization? My brain cannot comprehend such scopes lol.
This book mostly contains images of sun-related phenomena, from rainbows and the aurora borealis to solar prominences and sun flares, and some descriptions and explanations of those phenomena. For my taste, information could have been more in depth and detailed, but as a sort of overview or introduction it was fine. The book definitely managed to further my curiosity and awe of our little star. Some of the info was plain mind-boggling. Did you know that the sun loses more energy in a second than humankind has used up in the entire history of civilization? My brain cannot comprehend such scopes lol.
May 18, 2014
This book is mostly stunning pictures of the sun and various sunlight effects such as auroras, sunrises/sunsets, and eclipses. Yet the information provided is illuminating as well (no pun intended). Especially interesting was the information and pictures about solar storms.
April 15, 2009
Fascinating photos of the sun and its various effects on Earth
May 28, 2012
Lot's of pictures of the sun.
August 17, 2016
This is basically a picture-book, with lots of compelling images of Sol and solar phenomena. I got it from the local library on a whim.
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