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Without a doubt you will find the Sun one of the most enjoyable and thrilling observing experiences in your astronomical pursuits. The excitement of turning a telescope skyward and “discovering” a new sunspot or witnessing first hand the eruption of a prominence, and then watching it rain back down on the Sun’s surface can be awe-inspiring. The truth is that few other bodies in the heavens offer the sheer dynamics viewed on the Sun.
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Jenkins, J.L. (2013). Observing the Sun. In: Observing the Sun. Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8015-0_3
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