The Secret Life of Stars [electronic resource] : Astrophysics for Everyone
Lisa Harvey-Smith2020
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Astrophysics made fun!' Pam Melroy, former astronaut and space shuttle commander
'The most enjoyable stroll through the cosmos' Gerry Griffin, former flight
director, Apollo Mission Control We all know the Sun, the powerhouse of our
solar system, but what about Luyten's Flare, the Rosino-Zwicky Object or
Chanal's variable star? For those whose curiosity takes them far beyond Earth's
atmosphere, The Secret Life of Stars offers a personal and readily understood
introduction to some of the Galaxy's most remarkable stars. Each chapter
connects us to the various different and unusual stars and their amazing
characteristics and attributes, from pulsars, blue stragglers and white dwarfs
to cannibal stars and explosive supernovae. With chapter illustrations by Eirian
Chapman, this book brings to life the remarkable personalities of these stars,
reminding readers what a diverse and unpredictable universe we live in and how
fortunate we are to live around a stable star, our Sun.
Main title:
The Secret Life of Stars [electronic resource] : Astrophysics for Everyone / Lisa Harvey-Smith
Author:
Lisa Harvey-Smith, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Thames & Hudson Australia, 2020
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (192 pages)
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781760761363
Language:
English
BRN:
427940
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |