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The Sun Kings

- The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began

About The Sun Kings

In September of 1859, the entire Earth was engulfed in a gigantic cloud of seething gas, and a blood-red aurora erupted across the planet. This title presents the story behind Carrington's observations of a mysterious explosion on the surface of the Sun and how his brilliant insight helped to usher in the modern era of astronomy.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691141268
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 224
  • Published:
  • April 11, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x235x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 272 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 25, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Sun Kings

In September of 1859, the entire Earth was engulfed in a gigantic cloud of seething gas, and a blood-red aurora erupted across the planet. This title presents the story behind Carrington's observations of a mysterious explosion on the surface of the Sun and how his brilliant insight helped to usher in the modern era of astronomy.

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