Andrew King
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Oxford University Press
Stars: A Very Short Introduction
Pages
136Format
PaperbackRelease date
2012Publisher
Oxford University PressWeight
4 ozSize
6.7 x 0.4 x 4.3 "
Stars: A Very Short Introduction looks at how stars live, producing all the chemical elements beyond helium, and how they die, leaving remnants such as black holes. Every atom of our bodies has been part of a star. Our very own star, the Sun, is crucial to the development and sustainability of life on Earth. Understanding stars is key to understanding the galaxies they inhabit, the existence of planets, and the history of our entire Universe. This VSI explores the science of stars, the mechanisms that allow them to form, the processes that allow them to shine, and the results of their death.
