Observing the Sun

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Paperback | 29 April 2008

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Observing the Sun is one of the most interesting and rewarding facets of astronomy to which amateurs can contribute. Few areas of science offer as many opportunities to contribute meaningful data. It is the one branch of astronomy that requires only modest equipment and can be pursued during the day. Peter Taylor is a keen and highly experienced observer of the Sun. In this book he explains in a clear and practical way everything that a telescope user needs to know in order to make solar observations. The author draws on his many years of personal experience as a contributor to the Solar Division of the American Association of Variable Star Observers and to the American Sunspot Program. The book deals with the following topics: historical background, choice of equipment for the safe conduct of solar observations, observations of sunspots, and reporting observations. New techniques, such as electronic recording and the operations of radio telescopes, are included. The level of presentation is understandable to anyone with basic astronomical knowledge and some experience in handling a small telescope.

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' ... an excellent historical summary, ... clear and concise ... indispensable as a source of advice and encouragement.' Webb Society Reviews 'This book fills the gap by its good balance between theory and practice, as well as a balanced read for armchair and practical astronomers. I thoroughly recommend it. Astronomy and Space ' ... a useful book at intermediate level for the individual or for lecture courses ...' Observatory

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Preface
Introduction
Historical perspective
The relative sunspot number
Characteristics of the sunspot-cycle
The Zurich and Mount Wilson sunspot group classifications
Common terrestrial effects
Equipment: the telescope, aperture filters and image projection
Image orientation
Observing the Suns spots and other solar phenomena
Using a Porter disk to determine heliographic positions
Observing solar white-light flares
Detecting solar flares electronically
Constructing a solar flare monitoring station
Computation of observer statistical factors and other equations
Solar eclipses and the amateur astronomer
References
Index
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