Introduction to the Sun and Stars

Name: Introduction to the Sun and Stars
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ISBN: 9780521546225

ISBN-10: 0521546222

ISBN-13: 9780521546225

Edition: 2004

Authors: Simon F. Green, Mark H. Jones

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Compiled by a team of experts, this textbook has been designed for elementary university courses in astronomy and astrophysics. Beginning with a discussion of our nearest star, the Sun, the volume then considers how astronomers study the basic physical properties and life-cycles of more distant stars. Exotic objects such as black holes are also introduced. The text contains numerous useful learning features such as boxed summaries, student exercises with full solutions, and a glossary of terms. It is also supported by a website hosting further teaching materials. Written in an accessible style that avoids complex mathematics, this book is suitable for self-study and will appeal to amateur…

Book details

List price: $79.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2/26/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 379
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English

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Introduction



Seeing the Sun



The working Sun



Measuring stars



Comparing stars



The formation of stars



The main sequence life of stars



The life of stars beyond the main sequence



The death of stars



The remnants of stars


Conclusion


Answers and comments



Useful quantities and units



Stellar nomenclature



The 100 closest stars to the Sun



The 100 brightest stars visible from Earth



The chemical elements and their abundances


Glossary


Acknowledgements


Index