Guiding the reader through all the stages that lead to the formation of a star such as our Sun, this advanced textbook provides students with a complete overview of star formation. It examines the underlying physical processes that govern the evolution from a molecular cloud core to a main-sequence star, and focuses on the formation of solar-mass stars. Each chapter combines theory and observation, helping readers to connect with and understand the theory behind star formation. Beginning with an explanation of the interstellar medium and molecular clouds as sites of star formation, subsequent chapters address the building of typical stars and the formation of high-mass stars, concluding with a discussion of the by-products and consequences of star formation. This is a unique, self-contained text with sufficient background information for self-study, and is ideal for students and professional researchers alike.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9781107483521
eBay Product ID (ePID)
212210018
Product Key Features
Author
Anthony P. Whitworth, Derek Ward-Thompson
Publication Name
An Introduction to Star Formation
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Astronomy, Physics
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
230 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
245mm
Item Width
172mm
Item Weight
410g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Derek Ward-Thompson, Anthony P. Whitworth
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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