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September 2009
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standing wave

Tags: helioseismology : frequency : astroseismology : sound wave : standing wave : acoustic oscillation : Doppler shift


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On 11th August 1999 a total eclipse of the Sun will be visible from parts of the UK. It will provide a spectacular display, but why is the Sun so interesting? Helen Mason explains.

Tags: helioseismology : magnetic field : standing wave : Doppler shift : harmonic wave : wave : sine wave : electromagnetism : solar eclipse : sunspot : cosine


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The Sun is no longer singing solo and is now part of a stellar choir

Tags: helioseismology : mathematics and music : sound wave : standing wave : acoustic oscillation : harmonic wave : asteroseismology : acoustics : spherical harmonics