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Stars: A Very Short Introduction

Paperback • 2012 • English

Stars: A Very Short Introduction

By Andrew King

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About the book

Every atom of our bodies has been part of a star. In this lively and compact introduction, astrophysicist Andrew King reveals how the laws of physics force stars to evolve, driving them through successive stages of maturity before their inevitable and sometimes spectacular deaths, to end as remnants such as black holes. The book shows how we know what stars are made of, how gravity forces stars like the Sun to shine by transmuting hydrogen into helium in their centers, and why this stage is so l...Show more

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9780199602926

Published year

2012

Language

English

Original title

Stars: A Very Short Introduction

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Paperback

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