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The Sun

by Charles G. Abbot
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781026020623
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 528
  • Original Price: USD 27.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 731 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Space Science / Astronomy

"The Sun" by Charles G. Abbot is an authoritative and comprehensive examination of our solar system's central star, written by one of the preeminent astrophysicists of the early 20th century. This work provides a deep dive into the physical nature of the Sun, exploring its chemical composition, temperature, and the mechanisms behind its immense energy production. Abbot meticulously details the state of solar research at the time, covering topics such as the solar constant, solar radiation, and the instrumentation required to observe these phenomena.

The text systematically analyzes the structure of the Sun, including the photosphere, chromosphere, and corona. Special attention is given to the study of sunspots and the solar cycle, as well as the Sun's direct influence on terrestrial conditions and the Earth's atmosphere. By combining rigorous scientific data with clear exposition, "The Sun" remains a significant historical contribution to the field of astrophysics. It represents a vital period in scientific discovery where observational techniques were evolving into modern stellar physics, making it an indispensable resource for students of the history of science and astronomy enthusiasts alike.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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