The Sun's Place in Nature

The Sun's Place in Nature is a scientific book written by Norman Lockyer, a renowned British astronomer and physicist. The book explores the various aspects of the sun, including its composition, structure, and behavior. Lockyer delves into the history of solar observations and theories about the sun, providing a comprehensive overview of the topic.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the sun. Lockyer begins by discussing the physical properties of the sun, such as its size, mass, and temperature. He then examines the sun's energy output and the various ways in which it affects the Earth.Lockyer also discusses the sun's magnetic field and its influence on solar activity, such as sunspots and solar flares. He explains how these phenomena can impact our planet, causing disruptions to communication and power systems.Throughout the book, Lockyer emphasizes the importance of studying the sun and its behavior, both for scientific research and practical applications. He also provides insights into the history of solar observations and discoveries, highlighting the contributions of scientists such as Galileo and Newton.Overall, The Sun's Place in Nature is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in astronomy, physics, or the natural world. Lockyer's expertise and engaging writing style make this book accessible to both experts and lay readers alike.1897. Contents: Book I. Introductory: Our Present Observing Power; The Prismatic Camera; The Discovery of Helium; The Discovery of a Terrestrial Source of Helium. Book II. Nebulae and Stars: The Relation of Nebulae to Stars; The Chemistry of the Nebulae; The Nature of Nebulae; Many So-Called Stars are Nebulae; Double Swarms. Book III. New Stars: Eye Observations of New Stars; The Meteoritic Theory of the Origin of Novae; Photographic and Eye Observations of Nova Aurige; How the Hypothesis has Fared. Book IV. The Sun's Place Among the Stars: The New Classification of Stars and Nebulae; The New Classification Tested by Photographs; Some New Laboratory Work; Application of the New Laboratory Work to Stellar Classification; Application of the New Criteria; and A Test Case between the Rival Hypotheses. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.