The sun kings : the unexpected tragedy of Richard Carrington and the tale of how modern astronomy began
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Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2009].
Edition
First paperback ptg.
Physical Desc
xii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status
Downtown Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction
520.92 CLARK 2007
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520.92 CLARK 2007
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Downtown Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction | 520.92 CLARK 2007 | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Astronomers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Carrington, Richard Christopher, -- 1826-1875.
Hale, George Ellery, -- 1868-1938.
Herschel, John F. W. -- (John Frederick William), -- 1792-1871.
Herschel, William, -- 1738-1822.
Maunder, E. Walter -- (Edward Walter), -- 1851-1928.
Solar flares -- Observations -- History -- 19th century.
Sun -- Observations -- History -- 19th century.
Carrington, Richard Christopher, -- 1826-1875.
Hale, George Ellery, -- 1868-1938.
Herschel, John F. W. -- (John Frederick William), -- 1792-1871.
Herschel, William, -- 1738-1822.
Maunder, E. Walter -- (Edward Walter), -- 1851-1928.
Solar flares -- Observations -- History -- 19th century.
Sun -- Observations -- History -- 19th century.
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Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2009].
Format
Book
Edition
First paperback ptg.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Recounts the story behind English astronomer Richard Carrington's observations of a mysterious explosion on the surface of the sun and how his understanding that the sun's magnetism directly influences the Earth helped usher in the modern era of astronomy.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Clark, S. (2009). The sun kings: the unexpected tragedy of Richard Carrington and the tale of how modern astronomy began (First paperback ptg.). Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Clark, Stuart. 2009. The Sun Kings: The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Clark, Stuart. The Sun Kings: The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began Princeton University Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Clark, Stuart. The Sun Kings: The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began First paperback ptg., Princeton University Press, 2009.
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