The sun kings : the unexpected tragedy of Richard Carrington and the tale of how modern astronomy began
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xii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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. (2007). The sun kings: the unexpected tragedy of Richard Carrington and the tale of how modern astronomy began . Princeton University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Clark, Stuart. 2007. The Sun Kings: The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began. Princeton: 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: Princeton University Press, 2007.

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Clark, S. (2007). The sun kings: the unexpected tragedy of richard carrington and the tale of how modern astronomy began. Princeton: Princeton University Press.

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 Princeton University Press, 2007.

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