The Sun Kings: The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began
Stuart Clark
Recounts the story behind English astronomer Richard Carrington's observations of a mysterious explosion on the surface of the sun and how his understanding that the sun's magnetism directly influences the Earth helped usher in the modern era of astronomy.
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Society Science Book PrizeMajor | 2008 | Shortlist | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
- Richard Carrington78%
02 Central places
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03 Suggested argument
Richard Carrington’s observations of a mysterious solar explosion, together with his understanding of the sun’s magnetism influencing Earth, helped usher in the modern era of astronomy.
Model confidence 72%
04 Reading orientation
55 / 100 academicTrade / academic crossover
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 74%.