ISBN: 9780282655761 - the study of stellar evolution: an account of some recent methods of astrophysical research (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of the stars, positioned within the broader context of the ongoing search for humanity's place in the universe. The author, starting from the foundation of astrophysics, delves into the chemical composition of stars, the evolution of celestial objects visible in the night sky, and the life cycles of nebulas and stars, drawing connections between celestial phenomena and familiar life on Earth. By defining the very subject of stellar evolution, the author examines the cyclical processes of stellar life, tracing the journeys of stars from cosmic birth to stellar demise. The book concludes that the stars that host the conditions for life are not the exception, but rather the norm in the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…