New eyes on the sun

Viac o knihe

Recent satellite data from the USA, European Space Agency, Japan, Germany, the UK, and Russia has significantly enhanced our understanding of the Sun and its impact on Earth. This book presents these findings in an engaging manner for amateur astronomers, students, educators, and anyone interested in solar phenomena. Featuring numerous color photographs, it merges new scientific insights with detailed descriptions of solar surface features and atmospheric conditions. Historically, solar observation was limited to academics using specialized instruments due to safety concerns regarding eye damage. However, this book provides guidance for amateur astronomers on safely observing solar phenomena with affordable hydrogen-alpha telescopes, enabling them to contribute to scientific research. Additionally, readers can access satellite images online, helping them interpret the latest 3D visuals of the Sun. Solar observers can compare their telescope observations with data from space probes like SDO, SOHO, Hinode, and STEREO, while also exploring topics like transits, eclipses, space weather, and the Sun's characteristics relative to other stars.