The Sun from Space 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 successful solar spacecraft missions: SOHO, Ulysses and Yohkoh. Together these have confirmed many aspects of the SUN and its output, and provided new clues to the numerous open questions that remain.The author, a leading researcher in the field, writes in a clear and concise style. Known also for his famous books "Astrophysical Formulae", "Sun, Earth and Sky", and the prize-winning "Wanderers in Space", he has succeeded once again in addressing a complex scientific topic in a very approachable way. Hence, this generously illustrated book, whilst primarily addressing students, will also be of interest to a broader readership covering all levels from the amateur to the expert.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Instruments for a Revolution
Chapter 2 : Discovering Space
Chapter 3 : Exploring Unseen Depths of the Sun
Chapter 4 : Solving the Sun's Heating Problem
Chapter 5 : Winds Across the Void
Chapter 6 : Our Violent Sun
Chapter 7 : The Sun-Earth Connection
Appendix
A : SOHO Principal Investigators and Their Institutions
B : Ulysses Principal Investigators and Their Institutions
Internet Addresses.
1 : Fundamental Data
2 : Information About SOHO, Ulysses and Yohkoh
3 : Information About Other Solar Missions
4 : Information About NASA's Sun-Earth Connection
5 : Information About Helioseismology
6 : Other Solar Topics.
7 : Information About Cosmic and Heliospheric Physics
8 : Information About Solar Activity and Space Weather.
References
Author Index
Subject Index
