The Sun Kings - The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of how Modern Astronomy Began

In this narrative a few determined scientists set out to correlate the pattern of dark spots on the Sun's face with the igniting of earthly aurora, the interruption of telegraph (later satellite) transmissions, and even the price of wheat in England. Of course, the world thought them mad. The 'Sun Kings, ' as Stuart Clark so aptly names these pioneers, persevered through ridicule, animosity, and personal tragedy to forge a link across space and fathom the true nature of the Sun. Captivating characters facing colossal problems which they tackled, reaching stunning conclusions that shape our world today...