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ATMOSPHERE OF THE SUN
C.J. DURRANT · 1988 · 168 pgs
An overview of the workings of the Sun, at a level accessible to a student with a basic understanding of physics.
No. 583, Shelf A
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BASIC MECHANISMS OF SOLAR ACTIVITY
BUMBA & KLECZEK, eds. · 1976 · 481 pgs
Papers from the 1975 IAU symposium on the title subject.
No. 594, Shelf B
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BIRTH AND DEATH OF THE SUN
STELLAR EVOLUTION AND SUBATOMIC ENERGY
GEORGE GAMOW · 1940 · 219 pgs
Though some of the science is dated, this book is valuable for its historical references & Gamow’s intuitive explanations of theories.
No. 128, Shelf B
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DAYTIME STAR
THE STORY OF OUR SUN
SIMON MITTON · 1981 · 191 pgs
Popular-level, basic understanding of our star. A bit backwards when it comes to observing.
No. 587, Shelf D
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DEATH OF THE SUN
JOHN GRIBBIN · 1980 · 195 pgs
The sun, as revealed by recent astrophysical evidence, is inconstant and subject to “flickers” that have profound implications for mankind.
No. 668, Shelf D
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DISCOVERING THE SECRETS OF THE SUN
RUDOLF KIPPENHAHN · 1994 · 262 pgs
Authoritative: the author excels in explaining complex concepts using clear, entertaining methods.
No. 589, Shelf D
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EXPLORING THE SUN
SOLAR SCIENCE SINCE GALILEO
KARL HUFBAUER · 1991 · 370 pgs
Well written history of the scientific study of our star; well illustrated; good as an intro to the Sun, too.
No. 595, Shelf E
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GREAT SUNDIAL CUTOUT BOOK
ADZEMA & JONES · 1978 · 104 pgs
Good text on the history and theory of sundials, plus plans for a number of designs from cardboard.
No. 572, Shelf G
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GUIDE TO THE SUN
KENNETH J.H. PHILLIPS · 1992 · 386 pgs
Popular level but detailed look at the Sun. Historical observations; its structure & working;, observing methods.
No. 610, Shelf G
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Notebook
HANDBOOK FOR THE WHITE LIGHT OBSERVATION OF SOLAR PHENOMENA
RICHARD HILL · 1984 · 46 pgs
ALPO Solar Section’s official guidelines to observing and submitting observations.
No. 570, Shelf H
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IN THE LIGHT OF THE SUN
FROM SUNSPOTS TO SOLAR ENERGY
MARK WASHBURN · 1981 · 207 pgs
Popular level book on the nature of the Sun, Sun/Earth relations, and solar energy.
No. 597, Shelf I
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JOURNEY FROM THE CENTER OF THE SUN
JACK B. ZIRKER · 2002 · 302 pgs
Well written guide to our star; good for both observers and theorists.
No. 567, Shelf J
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OBSERVE AND UNDERSTAND THE SUN
MAAG, SHERLIN & VAN ZANDT eds. · 1976 · 48 pgs
A collection of articles on amateur solar observing equipment and techniques: visual, photographic, radio.
No. 569, Shelf O
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OBSERVING THE SUN
PETER O. TAYLOR · 1991 · 159 pgs
The hows and whys of various types of amateur Sun observing, visual and electronic.
No. 591, Shelf O
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OUR SUN
DONALD H. MENZEL · 1959 · 350 pgs
Classic textbook introduction to the study of our star.
No. 596, Shelf O
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QUIET SUN
EDWARD G. GIBSON · 1973 · 330 pgs
Textbook on the study of the Sun prepared in advance of the 1973 Skylab missions.
No. 580, Shelf Q
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RESTLESS SUN
DONAT G. WENTZEL · 1989 · 279 pgs
Good popular-level look at the nature of the Sun. Delivers a lot of information clearly.
No. 588, Shelf R
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SECRETS OF THE SUN
RONALD G. GIOVANELLI · 1984 · 116 pgs
Shorter, popular level overview on the Sun. Many illustrations.
No. 590, Shelf S
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SOLAR ASTROPHYSICS
PETER FOUKAL · 1990 · 475 pgs
College-level text on the workings of the Sun.
No. 601, Shelf S
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SOLAR CHROMOSPHERE
BRAY & LOUGHHEAD · 1974 · 384 pgs
Detailed text on the ‘discovery’ of the chromosphere and what was known about it ca. 1974.
No. 607, Shelf S
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THE SOLAR CHROMOSPHERE AND CORONA: QUIET SUN
R. GRANT ATHAY · 1976 · 504 pgs
Detailed look at the study of the visible portions of the Sun.
No. 581, Shelf S
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SOLAR INTERIOR AND ATMOSPHERE
COX, LIVINGSTON & MATTHEWS, eds. · 1991 · 1416 pgs
Detailed college-level text on all facets of study of the Sun.
No. 579, Shelf S
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SOLAR MAGNETIC FIELDS
SCHUSSLER & SCHMIDT, eds. · 1994 · 412 pgs
Papers from a professional international conference on the title subject held 1993.
No. 578, Shelf S
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Video
SOLAR MAX
(the IMAX movie)
HELIOGRAPH PRODUCTIONS · 2001 · 120min (DVD video)
Great movie on the present state of research on our Sun, featuring spectacular cinematography.
No. 530, Shelf S