The Sun We Share: Our Star in Popular Media and Science

by Kristine Larsen

As the dominant star in our sky, the Sun has been alternately worshipped as a god and viewed as a threat over the course of human history. Despite significant advances in astronomy, the Sun continues to surprise us, most notably in its production of so-called "space weather" that impacts technology here on Earth. This unique mixture of familiarity and mystery has made the Sun a main character in popular media over the past three centuries.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476691177
• ISBN13: 9781476691176
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 213 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up