King, Andrew
Stars: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199602926
- author:
- King, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 11.6 x 0.8 x 17.3 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Astronomy & Cosmology, Astronomy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Stars: A Very Short Introduction by A. R. King The life cycle of stars is governed by the laws of physics, driving them through stages of maturity before their eventual demise. This process shapes the composition of stars and the universe as a whole. As stars evolve, they undergo significant changes, including the transformation of hydrogen into helium in their cores. This stage is crucial for understanding why stars like our Sun are stable and long-lived. However, not all stars end their lives in the same way, and their remains can be detected by astronomers as pulsars or black holes. The study of stars also reveals how they form and re-form from the debris left behind by dead stars. This process is essential for understanding the origins of planets, including those in our own solar system.
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