Observer's Guide to Stellar Evolution

Mike Inglis

ISBN 10: 1852334657 / ISBN 13: 9781852334659

Published by Springer London Ltd, GB, 2002

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Stellar evolution - the birth, development and death of stars - is central to our current understanding of astronomy. This area of astrophysics is often portrayed as being difficult and mathematical, but Mike Inglis brings it to life in a unique way, combining a step-by-step introduction with suggestions for making practical observations of stars at different stages in their evolution. Every amateur astronomer - regardless of their current level of knowledge - will find this book fascinating and informative. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Observer's Guide to Stellar Evolution
• Publisher: Springer London Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852334657
• ISBN 13: 9781852334659
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Stellar evolution - the birth, development and death of stars - is central to our current understanding of astronomy. This area of astrophysics is often portrayed as being difficult and mathematical, but Mike Inglis brings it to life in a unique way, combining a step-by-step introduction with suggestions for making practical observations of stars at different stages in their evolution. Every amateur astronomer - regardless of their current level of knowledge - will find this book fascinating and informative.