This lavishly written book is written in a light and friendly style, introduces the sun and physics, and describes all aspects of the sun's interaction with us on Earth. The second edition of this book updates the popular text by providing comprehensive reports on the latest discoveries made by five modern solar spacecraft over the past decade. Contains a number of images you have never seen in print.

Penetration notes are also included with the underground Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. The new edition also provides fresh explanations for the depletion of the ozone layer and global warming..