Stars and Supernovas
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This work traces the development of stars from their formation through to their ultimate demise. By examining scientific theories, Iain Nicholson shows how stars develop witih the Universe, and explains why they have fascinated civilizations for centuries. The book looks at stars and constellations as we see them in our skies, and how astronomers have been able to discover the true nature of stars and measure their distances, brilliances, temperatures and their chemical compositions. Many types of stars are covered, including supergiants, white dwarfs and stars that explode.
Author: Iain Nicholson
Format: Hardback, 96 pages, 185mm x 216mm
Published: 2001, Ebury Publishing, United Kingdom
Genre: Popular Science
Description
This work traces the development of stars from their formation through to their ultimate demise. By examining scientific theories, Iain Nicholson shows how stars develop witih the Universe, and explains why they have fascinated civilizations for centuries. The book looks at stars and constellations as we see them in our skies, and how astronomers have been able to discover the true nature of stars and measure their distances, brilliances, temperatures and their chemical compositions. Many types of stars are covered, including supergiants, white dwarfs and stars that explode.
Stars and Supernovas