Clock in the Sun - How We Came to Understand Our Nearest Star
Book • 2024
Pierre Sokolsky's "The Clock in the Sun" explores the history of our understanding of the sun through the lens of sunspots and the solar cycle.
The book delves into various cultures' interpretations of sunspots, from omens in ancient China to scientific observations in Europe.
Sokolsky highlights key discoveries and the individuals behind them, placing them within their historical and cultural contexts.
He examines the conflict between scientific findings and prevailing cultural beliefs, particularly during Galileo's time.
The book offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of our closest star, revealing its multifaceted nature and its profound impact on Earth.
The book delves into various cultures' interpretations of sunspots, from omens in ancient China to scientific observations in Europe.
Sokolsky highlights key discoveries and the individuals behind them, placing them within their historical and cultural contexts.
He examines the conflict between scientific findings and prevailing cultural beliefs, particularly during Galileo's time.
The book offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of our closest star, revealing its multifaceted nature and its profound impact on Earth.
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Mentioned by Melek Frataltai as an interesting read, discussing the interplay between science, history, and culture in understanding the sun.
Pierre Sokolsky, "The Clock in the Sun: How We Came to Understand Our Nearest Star" (Columbia UP, 2024)
