The Sun Kings: The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began by Stuart Clark

The Sun Kings: The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began

Stuart Clark

211 pages first pub 2007 (view editions)

nonfiction history science informative fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced, true historical narratives that blend scientific discovery with human drama, offering a gripping look at how pivotal moments in astronomy challenged established beliefs and shaped modern understanding.

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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 from the poles to the tropics. Around the world, telegraph systems crashed, machines burst into flames, and e...

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