Contribution to Solar Physics: A Popular Account of Inquiries Into the Physical Constitution of the Sun, with Special Reference to Recent ... and the French Academy of Sciences, with Not - Hardcover

J. Norman Lockyer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484905260 ISBN 13: 9780484905268

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Discover the sun like never before: a clear, engaging tour through solar physics and its breakthroughs.

This popular account traces how scientists moved from early ideas to modern spectroscopic research. It blends historic lectures, royal society papers, and notes on new methods that revealed the sun’s true nature. The book covers how spectrum analysis, solar eclipses, and careful observations reshaped our view of the star at the center of our solar system.

You’ll get a steady, readable account of the questions scientists asked, the tools they used, and the discoveries that changed astronomy. The pages mix narrative with practical explanations, making complex ideas accessible without losing their scientific edge. It’s a thoughtful bridge between history and science, designed for curious readers and students alike.

• How spectroscopy transformed our understanding of the sun and its atmosphere
• The role of eclipse expeditions and photographic evidence in advancing solar science
• The development of the modern spectroscope and key findings about the corona, prominences, and sunspots
• Context on the people, institutions, and collaborative efforts that drove solar research forward

Ideal for readers of science history, astronomy beginners, and anyone curious about how we learn about the distant sun.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484905260
• ISBN 13: 9780484905268
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 714