The Role of the Sun in Our Solar System
Contemporary Discourse in the Field of Astronomy
This anthology comprises twenty research papers and articles that discuss the role the Sun plays in the solar system, with a primary emphasis on its effects on Earth. It includes discussions on sunspots, sun-climate connections, solar energy, global warming, and photosynthesis. Each entry is prefaced with an accessible introduction that covers key concepts, places the discussion in historical context, or frames its position within the wider scientific discourse.