Sun, Hardcover by Alexander, David, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US

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Series: Greenwood Guides to the Universe Ser. ISBN: 9780313340772 Publication Name: Guide to the Universe: the Sun Item Height: 0.6 in Format: Hardcover width: 7 in Item Weight: 22.9 Oz Subject: Energy, Reference, Physics / Astrophysics, Astronomy Language: English Type: Textbook Author: David Alexander Item Width: 7 in Item Length: 10 in Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Number of Pages: 248 Pages Publication Year: 2009 Subject Area: Science Book Title: Sun height: 0.6 in

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Sun, Hardcover by Alexander, David, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US. Sun, Hardcover by Alexander, David, ISBN 0313340773, ISBN-13 9780313340772, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Our knowledge of the universe has increased tremendously over the last century, and our discoveries are not over - there remain scientific mysteries that the next generation of astronomers and planetary scientists will need to solve. This volume in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers the Sun, and provides readers with the most up-to-date understanding of the current state of scientific knowledge. Scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind, The Sun is an excellent first step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the star at the center of our solar system.The Sun discusses all areas of research surrounding the subject, including: Sunspots and the solar surface; the many faces of the solar atmosphere; the solar wind and solar storms; and the long-term climate effects on the earth's atmosphere. The volume includes a glossary and a bibliography of useful resources for learning more about the subject.