A Biography of Our Sun: From Ancient Myths and Artifacts to Modern Art and Astrophysics (2024)

By: Laura Pesce

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Synopsis: This book is for everyone curious about the Sun and how it has been perceived throughout human history, including the modern scientific view. Beginning with ancient myths and legends, superstitions, art and poetry, the book proceeds to explain the amazing composition of our star, how it produces the heat and light on which all life depends, as well as touching the harvesting of solar energy that is becoming so essential in the modern world. The book is illustrated by the author's own artwork and includes first-hand scientific information provided in interviews with professional astrophysicists.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783031547294
Related ISBNs:: 9783031547287
Publisher:: Springer Nature Switzerland
Date of Addition:: 03/15/24
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Science, Art and Architecture, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.