Supernovae
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Paul & Lesley Murdin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cambridge University Press, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner's name written on front end-page and minor water damage to back of dust jacket.
In this accessible astronomy text, "Supernovae" by Paul and Lesley Murdin chronicles the dramatic and powerful cosmic events that mark the explosive deaths of stars. The book details the science behind these celestial phenomena, explaining their various types, the mechanisms that trigger them, and their profound impact on the universe, including their role in creating heavy elements essential for life. It presents a comprehensive overview for both amateur astronomers and those with a general interest in astrophysics, illustrating the dynamic and destructive beauty of the cosmos.
Author: Paul & Lesley Murdin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cambridge University Press, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner's name written on front end-page and minor water damage to back of dust jacket.
In this accessible astronomy text, "Supernovae" by Paul and Lesley Murdin chronicles the dramatic and powerful cosmic events that mark the explosive deaths of stars. The book details the science behind these celestial phenomena, explaining their various types, the mechanisms that trigger them, and their profound impact on the universe, including their role in creating heavy elements essential for life. It presents a comprehensive overview for both amateur astronomers and those with a general interest in astrophysics, illustrating the dynamic and destructive beauty of the cosmos.