Unsolved Problems in Stellar Evolution (Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Ser., No. 12)

Livio, Mario (editor)

ISBN 10: 0521780918 / ISBN 13: 9780521780919

Published by New York, NY, U.S.A.: Cambridge University Press, 2000, New York, NY, U.S.A., 2000

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First Edition. Hardcover, slight scuffing to cover, else very good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Unsolved Problems in Stellar Evolution (Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Ser., No. 12)
• Publisher: New York, NY, U.S.A.: Cambridge University Press, 2000, New York, NY, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521780918
• ISBN 13: 9780521780919
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

This timely volume reviews recent progress in our understanding of all aspects of stellar structure and evolution, with special emphasis on currently unsolved problems. It covers every stage in the life of a star, from birth to death, as well as the fundamental processes that affect stellar evolution. Each chapter is written by a leading world expert, based on presentations at an international conference held at the Space Telescope Science Institute. A complete understanding of stellar evolution is important in its own right, constituting a vital piece in the more general puzzle of understanding how galaxies form and evolve. This volume presents the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey available of this crucial topic in astrophysics.

Book Description

This volume reviews recent progress in our understanding of all aspects of stellar structure and evolution, with special emphasis on currently unsolved problems. Each article is written by a leading world expert, based on presentations at an international conference held at the Space Telescope Science Institute. A complete understanding of stellar evolution is important in its own right, and also as a central piece in the more general puzzle of understanding how galaxies form and evolve. This volume presents the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey available of our current understanding of this exciting area of research.