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Solar surveyors : observing the Sun from space

Peter Bond, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2022

his is the story of humankind's quest over centuries to learn the true nature of the most dominant object in our Solar System: the Sun. Award-winning science writer Peter Bond describes in detail how our ideas about the Sun have changed over the[...]

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Solar physics and solar wind

Nour E. Raouafi, Editor ; Angelos Vourlidas, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley | Geophysical monograph | 2021

One of the current mysteries in Heliophysics is the heating of the solar atmosphere to temperatures that are orders of macagnitude hotter than the solar surface. As a result of this heating, the Sun cannot contain its atmosphere and a continual [...]

Rudimentary solar observation using a solar telescope

Frederic Schoutetens, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

This report covers solar observation using a Solarscope solar telescope, kindly donated by Dr. Kesslerfrom Manx Precision Optics Ltd. and Solarscope, Isle of Man. The provided fully-equipped telescopewith aperture of 70 mm is capable of observ[...]

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Deadly auroras? the Carrington event threat : solar superstorms and the risk of devastating blackouts and electric grid damage from massive geomagnetic disturbances (GMD)

U.S. Government, Department of Energy, Author ; U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Author ; U.S. Government, Department of Homeland Security, Author ; U.S. Congress, Author ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Author | [S.l.] : Progressive Management | 2017

This comprehensive and up-to-date book presents the complex story behind the threat posed by massive solar storms to the electric grid. There is growing concern that a repeat of the colossal "Carrington-event" storm of 1859, or even the lesser 1[...]

Space weather and critical infrastructures: findings and outlook : 29-30 November, 2016, Ispra, Italy

[S.l.] : European Commission | 2017

Extreme space weather has a global footprint and can affect multiple critical infrastructures at the same time. An event of such magnitude could overwhelm a single nation’s response capacity. Further efforts in research, and national and interna[...]

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Space physics

C. T. Russell, Author ; J. G. Luhmann, Author ; R. J. Strangeway, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2016

This textbook provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics from the Sun to the interstellar medium.

Nearest star : the surprising science of our sun /

L. Golub, Author ; Jay M. Pasachoff, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2014

"How did the Sun evolve, and what will it become? What is the origin of its light and heat? How does solar activity affect the atmospheric conditions that make life on Earth possible? These are the questions at the heart of solar physics, and at[...]

Cosmic rays in the heliosphere : temporal and spatial variations /

B. Heber, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2013

Leading scientists in the field assess the current state of our understanding of the spatial and temporal variations of galactic and anomalous cosmic rays in the heliosphere, and their relation to effects of the Sun

Geomagnetic storms : OECD/IFP futures project on "future global shocks

Centra Technologies, Author | Paris : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) | 2011

The present paper considers prospects for a future global shock caused by an extreme geomagnetic storm and its effect on critical infrastructure for electrical power and satellite-enabled communications, navigation, and monitoring. Following a b[...]

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Heliophysics : plasma physics of the local cosmos

Carolus J. Schrijver ; George Siscoe | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2009

Prologue / Carolus J. Schrijver and George L. Siscoe -- Introduction to heliophysics / Thomas J. Bogdan -- Creation and destruction of magnetic field / Matthias Rempel -- Magnetic field topology / Dana W. Longcope -- Magnetic reconnection / Terr[...]

The sun, the earth, and near-earth space : a guide to the sun-earth system

John A. Eddy ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2009

Basics of the solar wind

Nicole Meyer-Vernet | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge atmospheric and space science series | 2007

The second solar orbiter workshop : proceedings of [...] 16-20 october 2006, Athens, Greece

E. Marsch, Editor ; Solar Orbiter Workshop ; (2 :; 2006 :; Athens), Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2007

Local and global helioseismology : the present and future : proceedings of SOHO 12 / GONG+ 2002, 27 October - 1 Nvember 2002, Big Bear Lake, California, U.S.A.

Huguette Sawaya-Lacoste | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2003

Nearest star : the surprising science of our sun

Leon Golub ; Jay M. Pasachoff | Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press | 2001

The planets

Karen Stone ; James Younger ; British Broadcasting Corporation ; Jacqueline Smith ; Arts and Entertainment Network | [S.l.] : A & E Television Networks | 2000

Reveals a story of personal achievement and technological triumph, seen through the eyes of dozens of leading authorities on the leading edge of planetary exploration and on both sides of the high-stakes Cold War race into space. From our first[...]

The sun from space

K.R. Lang | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomy and astrophysics library | 2000

This volume is a comprehensive account of solar astrophysics and how our perception and knowledge of this star have gradually evolved as mankind has elucidated ever more, of its mysteries. The emphasis is on the last decade, which has seen three[...]

A crossroads for european solar and heliospheric physics : recent achievements and future mission possibilities : proceedings of the conference [held at] Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, March 23-27, 1998

R. A. Harris, Editor ; F. Moreno-Insertis, Editor ; Eric Ronald Priest, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 1998

From the sun : auroras, magnetic storms, solar flares, cosmic rays

Steven T. Suess, Editor ; Bruce T. Tsurutani, Editor | [S.l.] : American Geophysical Union (AGU) | 1998

"From the sun" demystifies auroras, magnetic storms, solar flares, cosmic rays and other displays of sun-earth interactions. The authors, all well-known figures in space science, explain how solar eruptions affect human technology and society in[...]

Introduction to space physics

Christopher T. Russel, Editor ; Margaret G. Kilveson, Editor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1995

Exploring the sun : solar science since Galileo

Karl Hufbauer | Baltimore (United States) : The Johns Hopkins University Press | New series in NASA history | 1991

The sun in time

Mildred Shapley Matthews, Editor ; M. S. Giampapa, Editor ; C. P. Sonett, Editor | Tucson : University of Arizona Press | Space science series | 1991

Solar astrophysics

Peter Foukal | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1990

The restless sun

Donat G. Wenzel | [S.l.] : Smithsonian Institution Press | Smithsonian library of the solar system | 1989

The sun : an introduction

Michael Stix | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomy and astrophysics library | 1989

Astrophysics of the sun

Harold Zirin | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1987

The sun, our star

Robert W. Noyes | Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press | 1982