The Life and Death of Stars
(Sprache: Englisch)
Explains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.
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Explains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.
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In this well-illustrated text, Kenneth R. Lang explains the life cycle of stars, from the dense molecular clouds that are stellar nurseries to the enigmatic nebulae some stars leave behind in their violent ends. Free of mathematical equations and technical jargon, Lang's lively and accessible text provides physical insights into how stars such as our Sun are born, what fuels them and keeps them bright, how they evolve and the processes by which they eventually die. The book demonstrates the sheer scope and variety of stellar phenomena in the context of the universe as a whole. Boxed focus elements enhance and amplify the discussion for readers looking for more depth. Featuring more than 150 figures, including color plates, The Life and Death of Stars is a modern and up-to-date account of stars written for a broad audience, from armchair astronomers and popular science readers to students and teachers of science. This well-illustrated text explains how stars such as our Sun first came to be, what fuels them and keeps them bright, and the processes by which they will eventually die. Written for a broad audience, the book is a modern and up-to-date account of stars.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „The Life and Death of Stars “
List of focus elements; List of tables; Preface; 1. Light of the Sun; 2. Gravity and motion; 3. Atomic and sub-atomic particles; 4. Transmutation of the elements; 5. What makes the Sun shine?; 6. The extended solar atmosphere; 7. Comparisons of the Sun with other stars; 8. The lives of stars; 9. The material between stars; 10. New stars arise from the darkness; 11. Stellar end states; 12. A larger, expanding universe; 13. Birth, life, and death of the universe; Quotation references; Author index; Subject index.
Autoren-Porträt von Kenneth R. Lang
Kenneth R. Lang is Professor of Astronomy at Tufts University. He is the author of many popular astronomy books, including The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System, 2nd edition (2011), Sun, Earth, and Sky, 2nd edition (2006) and Wanderers in Space (1994). An expert in radio astronomy and astrophysics, his research examines how magnetic energy generates explosions on the Sun.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Kenneth R. Lang
- 363 Seiten, Maße: 18,9 x 26,1 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN-10: 110701638X
- ISBN-13: 9781107016385
- Erscheinungsdatum: 25.03.2013
Sprache:
Englisch
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'Of interest to readers of all ages, The Life and Death of Stars should be your 'go to' popular science text for facts about the Sun, the solar system, the stars, and the Universe ... contains stunning color photos taken by satellites and Earth-based observatories of supernova, nebula, clusters, and colliding galaxies ... also artfully balances descriptive explanations with fundamental relationships ... thorough, detailed, and fascinating.' Robert Schaefer, New York Journal of Books 'My own understanding of the behaviour and lifecycle of stars has grown enormously from reading this book, and yours will too ... Lang delivers with this book. After reading it, I'll definitely be checking out his other books ... [it] broadened and deepened my understanding of all things stellar. It's a fantastic book, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to ... readers who wish to expand their knowledge of astrophysics.' Evan Gough, Universe Today '... an excellent primer ... for someone looking to get a better understanding of how stars work ... I can recommend this book.' Astronomy Now 'It's hard to imagine a better non-mathematical treatment of the subject for amateur astronomers wanting to take their understanding to the next level.' BBC Sky at Night
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