Author : Kenneth R. Lang
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 25,9 MB
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 110701638X
Explains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.
Author : Kenneth R. Lang
Publisher :
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 15,20 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Stars
ISBN : 9781139621526
"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"--
Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 26,22 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780836839678
An up-to-the-minute examination of the exciting circumstances that mark the beginning and end of the lives of stars. Topics include the fate of our Solar System, red giants, supernovas, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and the birth and eventual death of our special star, the Sun. Book jacket.
Author : Ray Spangenburg
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 49,84 MB
Release : 2004-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780531166857
A comprehensive look at stars and their "life cycle," from human's earliest observations of the constellations to recent discoveries about black holes and future space missions to study our sun and other stars.
Author : Rudolf Kippenhahn
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 36,38 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691087818
How are the nuclear power plants we call "stars" formed? Where do they get their energy and how do they die--and what does this suggest about the future of the universe? One of the most popular books written on astrophysics, 100 Billion Suns provides an exhilarating and authoritative life history of the stars.
Author : Mike Inglis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,24 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781852334659
Stellar evolution - the birth, development and death of stars - is central to our current understanding of astronomy, but surprisingly the majority of amateur astronomers lack a full understanding of the physics of stars. Current books on the market tend to be highly theoretical and off-putting, in Observer's Guide to Stellar Evolution, Mike Inglis brings this subject to life in a unique way. By combining a step-by-step introduction with suggestions for practical observations of stars at different stages in their evolution, amateur astronomers regardless of their current level of knowledge, will find this book fascinating and informative. -Accessible to every amateur astronomer, regardless of background knowledge. -Step-by-step introduction to the theory of stellar evolution. -Includes many examples of stars at different stages in their evolution, that the reader can observe for him/herself. -Mathematics is made accessible by being presented in 'boxes'that readers can skip over if they prefer!
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 46,13 MB
Release : 2013-12-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781629970387
Author : Jocelyn Hurndall
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,25 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
In April 2003, 21-year-old Tom Hurndall, an English photojournalism student, was shot in the head as he carried a Palestinian child out of the range of an Israeli army sniper in the town of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. This book presents the story of this man who went to the Middle East as an observer and lost his life through a selfless human act.
Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 46,26 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780836812275
This book tells how stars come into being, change with time, grow older, and eventually come to an end.
Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Gareth Stevens
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 32,1 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780836839678
An up-to-the-minute examination of the exciting circumstances that mark the beginning and end of the lives of stars. Topics include the fate of our Solar System, red giants, supernovas, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and the birth and eventual death of our special star, the Sun. Book jacket.
