Background
Zirin, Harold was born on October 7, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jack and Anna Zirin.
(This is an entirely new edition of Harold Zirin's classic...)
This is an entirely new edition of Harold Zirin's classic text on the solar atmosphere. Combining an introductory course in astrophysics with a comprehensive treatment of the theoretical and observational aspects of our present knowledge of the sun, the book has been completely updated. It includes a large number of spectacular new photographs, including many of the best solar pictures from the world's observatories. Professor Zirin is one of the leading scientists in his field. His lucid writing style, combined with considerable teaching experience, has resulted in a valuable and important textbook of astrophysics.
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Zirin, Harold was born on October 7, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jack and Anna Zirin.
AB, Harvard University, 1950; AM, Harvard University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1952.
Assistant physical scientist, Research and Development Corporation, 1952-1953; lecturer, Harvard, 1953-1955; research staff, High Altitude Observatory, Boulder, Colorado, 1955-1964; professor astrophysics, California Institute Technology, 1964-1998; professor emeritus, California Institute Technology, since 1998; staff member, Hale Observatory, 1964-1980; chief astronomer, Big Bear Solar Observatory, 1969-1980; director, Big Bear Solar Observatory, 1980-1997; Distinguished Research Professor, New Jersey Institute Technology, since 1996. United States- Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics exchange scientist, 1960-1961. Visiting professor College de France, 1986, Japan Society P. Science, 1992.
(This is an entirely new edition of Harold Zirin's classic...)
Trustee Polique Canyon Association, 1977-1990. Member American Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union, AURA (director 1977-1983).
Married Mary Noble Fleming, April 20, 1957. Children: Daniel Meyer, Dana Mary.