| The Life and Death of Stars Contributor(s): Lang, Kenneth R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 110701638X ISBN-13: 9781107016385 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
| Dewey: 523.88 |
| LCCN: 2012033415 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 7.28" W x 10.24" (2.00 lbs) 363 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lang, Kenneth R.: - 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. |