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EDITORIAL INFORMATION

The Sun is the closest star to Earth, and the only one we can observe in any sort of detail. It also has the practical advantage, unlike every other astronomical object, of being visible in the daytime! The amount of energy that the Sun emits makes it a potentially hazardous target for amateur astronomers, but with the right techniques and reasonable care the risks can be reduced almost to zero. After an introduction to the Sun as a star, the author concentrates entirely on practical aspects for amateur observers; in particular safety, the equipment needed and how to set it up, how to record observations, and how to image the Sun with conventional or digital cameras.

(Extracted from the back cover).

GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

-Contents.

-Introduction.

-Acknowledgements.

-1. Introducing the Sun.

-2. Equipment for Observing the Sun.

-3. What We Can See on the Sun.

-4. Solar Drawings and Position Measurements.

-5. Measuring Solar Activity.

-6. Observing the Sun in Hydrogen-Alpha.

-7. Solar Photography - Part 1: Photography with Film.

-8. Solar Photography - Part 2: Digital Techniques.

-Appendix A: Equipment Suppliers.

-Appendix B: Solar Observing Organisations.

-Appendix C: Further Reading.

-Index.