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How to Observe the Sun Safely /

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. It also has the practical advantage, unlike every other astronomical object, of being visible in the daytime! After an introduction to the Sun as a star, the book...

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Main Author:	Macdonald, Lee
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Springer London : Imprint : Springer, 2003.
Series:	Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.
Subjects:	Physics. Sun > Observers' manuals. Sun. Electronic books. Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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