Solar Observing Techniques
The purpose of this book is to introduce the reader to the numerous safe methods of observing the Sun and solar eclipses, and to suggest objects and features to observe and observing programmes to follow. So much energy comes from the Sun that by failing
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Other titles in this senes The Observational Amateur Astronomer Patrick Moore (Ed.) Telescopes and Techniques Chris Kitchin The Art and Science of CCD Astronomy David Ratledge (Ed.) The Observer's Year Patrick Moore Seeing Stars Chris Kitchin and Robert W. Forrest Photo-guide to the Constellations Chris Kitchin The Sun in Eclipse Michael Maunder and Patrick Moore Software and Data for Practical Astronomers David Ratledge Amateur Telescope Making Stephen F. Tonkin Observing Meteors, Comets, Supernovae and other Transient Phenomena Neil Bone Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs Martin Mobberley Transit: When Planets Cross the Sun Michael Maunder and Patrick Moore Practical Astrophotography Jeffrey R. Charles Observing the Moon Peter T. Wlasuk Deep-Sky Observing Steven R. Cae AstroFAQs Stephen F. Tonkin The Deep-Sky Observer's Year Grant Privett and Paul Parsons Field Guide to the Deep Sky Objects Mike Inglis Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Rod Mollise Astronomy with Small Telescopes Stephen F. Tonkin (Ed.)
Chris Kitchin
With 119 Figures (including 25 Colour Plates)
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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Kitchin, Christopher R. (Christopher Robert), 1947Solar observing techniques. - (Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series) 1. Sun - Observations I. Title 523.7 ISBN 185233035X Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Kitchin, C. R. (Christopher R.) Solar observing techniques I Chris Kitchin. p. cm. - (Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series, ISSN 1431-9756) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-85233-035-4 ISBN 978-1-4471-0145-1 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4471-0145-1 1. Sun-Observers' manuals. 2. Sun-Amateurs' manuals. I. Title. II. Series. QB521.K65 2001 523.7-dc21 2001017009 Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by any means, with the prior permission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside those terms should be sent to the publishers. Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series ISSN 1431-9756 ISBN 978-1-85233-035-4 http://www.springer.co.uk
© Springer-Verlag London 2002 Originally published by Springer-Verlag London Limited in 2002 The use of registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher makes no representation, express or implied, with regard to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. Observing the Sun, along with a few other aspects of astronomy, can be dan
