Dr. Ryan French -- "The Sun"
Category: Literary
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location
Boulder Bookstore
1107 Pearl St
Details
Dr. Ryan French will speak about and sign his new book, "The Sun: Beginner's Guide to Our Local Star," on Wednesday, March 20th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite.
About the Book:
Despite its apparent unchanging appearance in the daytime sky, the Sun is incredibly dynamic and shrouded in mystery. In this guide, Dr. Ryan French explores history, science, and modern observations to uncover the mysteries of the Sun.
From ancient astronomers who hailed the Sun as a deity, to new age space exploration, the way we observe the Sun has come a long way. Humanity’s scientific journey to understand the Sun has included many intriguing and humorous tales from over the centuries. In today’s age, it is far easier to become a sun observer. Learn about cutting-edge space observations of the Sun and how to access these images from home. Uncover further methods of observing the Sun safely from your own back garden using off-the-shelf solar telescopes, DIY pin-hole cameras and solar projectors.
IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATION
*Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).
*A coupon good for $5 off a copy of "The Sun," or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.
