Solar Surveyors: Observing the Sun from Space (Springer Praxis Books)

Discover the captivating story of our Solar System's most dominant object with Solar Surveyors: Observing the Sun from Space. This award-winning science book by Peter Bond takes you on a journey through centuries of human fascination with the Sun. From classical astronomy to nuclear physics, our understanding of the Sun has evolved, and this book immerses you in the process.

Unearth the Sun's true nature as you delve into its distance, size, temperature, and composition. With the aid of sophisticated instruments, we have also unveiled the Sun's massive energy output, its dynamic atmosphere, and the intense eruptions that send magnetic gas and high-energy particles hurtling towards our world.

Get ready for an exploration of the Space Age, where suborbital rockets and satellites have revolutionized our understanding of the Sun. Every significant mission is meticulously detailed, providing valuable insights into their objectives, spacecraft designs, scientific payloads, and groundbreaking results. Immerse yourself in richly illustrated pages filled with mission photos, design diagrams, and infocharts.

But our quest to unravel the secrets of the Sun is far from over. Solar Surveyors also peeks into the future, revealing upcoming missions that promise to further illuminate the remaining solar mysteries. Prepare to uncover the enigma behind the outer corona's scorching temperatures in the quest to find the source of this mind-boggling energy.

Embark on a captivating journey through time, space, and scientific progress like never before. With its engaging narrative, captivating illustrations, and insightful information, Solar Surveyors: Observing the Sun from Space is a must-have for anyone intrigued by the wonder of our Sun. Don't miss out on this enlightening experience! Get your copy now!